california, gulf of

In a fishing village on the Sea of Cortez, two biologists, a historian of science, and twelve undergraduates investigate the bay's decline through ecological and evolutionary studies, villagers' stories, and journals of explorers.

Provides information about whales and their environment and culture and explains the complex social networks found in the oceans. Depicts the danger of changing the oceans' ecosystems through overfishing, noise pollution, and real estate development.