Entanglements: The Intertwined Fates of Whales and Fishermen

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"A serious, humorous, informative, sad, optimistic, engaging and thought-provoking book."-- Right Whale News "Handsomely illustrated and carefully researched. . . . A story whose corollary may be found in similar clashes across the globe."-- Martha's Vineyard Times "This is not simply a tale of fish killers vs. whale huggers. In wide ranging reporting, Johnson weaves a fascinating story of efforts to protect whales and preserve a fishing culture."-- Underwater Naturalist "Without pointing fingers or laying blame, Tora Johnson explores every angle of the issue in this compelling book."-- Wildlife Conservation "A thought-provoking and ultimately melancholy book."-- Northern Sky News "Explores the issues from all sides."-- Wildlife Activist "Compelling. . . . After reading [Johnson's] work, one cannot help but understand the complexity of the problem."-- Flukesprings: Newsletter for the Whale Center of New England "An alarming glimpse into a future that seems ominous for both the whales and the fishermen."-- Bangor News "A balanced account of this complex and polarizing issue."-- Northeastern Naturalist "Explores the clash of cultures and personalities among fishermen, scientists and whale advocates struggling to save both the endangered North Atlantic right whale and the livelihoods of thousands of Atlantic coastal families."-- Sea Technology "Groundbreaking."-- Cape Codder