Photographs and text recount the experiences of Janet Mann and her research team observing the dolphins of Shark Bay, in Western Australia, describing the discoveries they made about dolphin intelligence and behavior.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of bottlenose dolphins, as well as human and other threats to their survival. Briefly introduces other dolphins and related species.
Discusses the U.S. Navy's use of dolphins including dolphin behavior and training, tasks learned, participation in world conflicts, and the Navy's Marine Mammal Program.