{"product_id":"whale-watching-on-the-pacific-coast-9781647554002","title":"Whale-Watching on the Pacific Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentify marine mammals on your whale-watching trips and beach outings along the coast of the Pacific Ocean.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeing a whale is an experience unlike any other. You wait, you hope, and when a beautiful creature breaks the ocean surface, the moment is as thrilling as it is unforgettable. Whether you’re a tourist on vacation or a local resident on a day trip, keep this booklet close at hand. Written by environmental educator and Emmy Award-winning documentary film producer Stan Minasian, it features more than 20 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. When you spot a marine mammal in the Pacific Ocean, check this guide to identify it and learn more about it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tabbed booklet is applicable to the coastal waters of California, Oregon, Washington, Canada, and Alaska. It provides a brief introduction to cetaceans (marine mammals) and outlines what to expect when watching whales from land or while on a cruise. The guide also presents the best land-based locations for whale-watching, organized by state. The pocket-size format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the spiral-bound book durable in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an added bonus, the guide introduces present-day threats to whales and discusses US laws that help to protect whales, including the Marine Mammals Protection Act. The booklet documents specific requirements that whale-watching vessels must adhere to, like how far away they must remain from various whale species, and it even outlines details about a phone hotline and a smartphone app that you can access if you spot a whale in trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket-size format—easier than laminated foldouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional photographs for quick identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhale-watching locations organized by state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-use information for even casual observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggestions for choosing an eco-friendly whale-watching vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhale-watching “what to know” and “what to bring” tips from an expert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Stan Minasian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48278014066939,"sku":"9781647554002","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781647554002.jpg?v=1772485936","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/whale-watching-on-the-pacific-coast-9781647554002","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}