Whales are the majestic giants of the ocean, yet much of their world remains a mystery to us. The routes of their vast oceanic migrations are largely elusive, as are the intricacies of their behavior and social dynamics.

This narrative biography takes you out beyond our shorelines and into the depths, providing an up-close exploration of the life of the whale.

It covers everything from conception and childhood to family history, and explains why studying whales helps us to monitor the health of our planet’s oceans and marine ecosystems.