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Timeless Narrative of Human Connection to Animals:Dorsey explores his connection to the gray whales of the lagoon on spiritual, emotional, and physical levels, and what this means for himself and for his wife, Irene. The Destination for One of the Greatest Migrations on Earth:one of the endpoints and the whales' nursery. A Gray Whale Version of Jane Goodall and the Chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania The People of the Lagoon:. Historical Threads:eaves in the deadly history of whaling, the history of whale watching, and the history of Baja and the San Ignacio Lagoon. Multi-Layered Love Story:. A Warning About Hot-Button Topics of Climate Change and Over-Development:The narrative is driven forward by the impending threats of climate change and over-development, serving as a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet. Authoris an AccomplishedNature Writer:about nature in publications likeBBC Wildlife,Hemispheres Magazine for United Airlines, Natural History Magazine, Sea Kayaker Magazine,Los Angeles Times, California Literary Review, Chicago Sun Times, BBC Travel, Hidden Compass, Panorama Journal, Chicken Soup for the Soul,andGeographic Expeditions. Includes Twenty-Five of Dorsey's Award-Winning Photographs of the Lagoon and its Whales

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An expert introduction to these fascinating animals and their home region. Through the eyes of James Dorsey and the whales we learn to see the intricate interconnections that make a place unique. --Tristan Gooley, New York Times bestselling author and The Natural Navigator Beautifully written and poetic, The Lagoon captures the magnificence of the friendly gray whale experience as well as the history of whaling and whale watching in the Pacific lagoons of central Baja, Mexico. Anyone who has been thrilled and mystified by these former devilfish turned friendlies will relate to this book, and anyone about to enjoy the experience will profit from this loving and comprehensive account. --Graham Mackintosh, Baja's premiere living explorer and author of Into a Desert Place At once ecological, scientific, and personal, James Dorsey's book is a must read for anyone interested in whales, whether gray or otherwise. Even those folks who have no interest in cetaceans might become converts after reading this excellent book. --Lawrence Millman, author of Fungipedia With his book, The Lagoon: Encounters with the Whales of San Ignacio, James Michael Dorsey has written a beautiful testament effectively capturing and transmitting the aura and essence of these ancient and elegant creatures. I was mesmerized reading of his many encounters. --Wayne White, author of Cold: Three Winters at the South Pole This excellent book is much more than just the story of these magnificent marine mammals. Important issues are addressed, from the need for conservation, to the many man-made threats these marine mammals face in the wild daily, including climate change and plastic pollution, plus other whale-related issues including captivity and whaling. The Lagoon is a remarkable book by one of the best travel writers and naturalists, who has vast first-hand knowledge of the area and these intriguing whales. A vital read for anyone passionate about gray whales that also serves as a delightful guide to this stunning area. --Liz Sandeman, Co-founder, Marine Connection

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James Michael Dorsey is a certified cetacean naturalist with expertise in whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea lions, and seals. He has worked for twenty-five years as an on-board naturalist on whale boats from several Southern California Harbors. For twenty seasons he was resident naturalist in the Gray Whale nursery in San Ignacio Lagoon, in Baja, Mexico. Currently he works for a whale watching company in Moss Landing, California. He lives in Marina, California.

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