Orcas of the Gulf: A Natural History

Book Description: Orcas of the Gulf will be a pleasure to anyone who wants to explore the realities of nature. Mr. Gormleys awe and respect for these magnificent whales is shared with us as a small pod of orca pass through the familiar waters off New England. We find ourselves enveloped in the interlocked interwoven spectrum of the sea; everyday life to the orca white water drama and magical beauty to Man. Much seems incredible impossible even mythical yet the author has included every available bit of science in his exciting and educational narrative. He takes us a few steps farther than science has yet gone with common sense and realism challenging the scientists to discover the full world of the orca. His narrative theories on perception communication pod society and chillingly realistic assessment of human impact are most interesting. The values and perceptions expressed in this work are not human but they may just be the orcas and we can all learn from that.-William W. Rossiter Vice President Cetacean Society International