Whale watching has become a passion in Australia and New Zealand, both home to numerous species of whales and dolphins.  With whale watching operators springing up everywhere, viewing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat is now much easier.

This book remains the definitive guide for all adventurous holiday makers, amateur naturalists and students who want to take a closer and well-informed look at these fascinating mammals.

• Suitable for adventurers, holiday-makers and students alike.
• Includes whaling history, conservation and research.
• Contains identification notes, how to tell the different species apart, detailed colour illustrations and locator maps.
• Features detailed information on all the main New Zealand whale watching sites.

Peter Gill has been involved in whale research since 1983.  He has researched Humpback and Southern Right Whales, and is currently studying Blue Whales off the coast of Victoria.  He is the author of several books about whales and many scientific papers and magazine articles.

Cecilia Burke is a photographer and journalist with a special interest in wildlife and conservation issues.  She presently works for the Bushfire Recovery Task Force in the Australian Capital Territory.

Please note, this book is not available until July 2011, but you can preorder your copy here!