On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina crashed a forty-foot tidal wave over the Marine Life Oceanarium in Gulfport, Mississippi. The dolphin house was demolished, and its inhabitants swept from their tank into the Gulf of Mexico. After growing up in captivity, how could the eight bottlenose dolphins feed and protect themselves in the wild? And if they could survive, would their trainers ever see them again? This fascinating picture book--enriched with both beautiful color-wash illustrations and photographs taken by the trainers themselves--tells this dramatic, happy-ending story.
9 year old author McKenna Andrews, has written & published an amazing tale inspired by the true story of captive dolphins swept from their Oceanarium in Gulfport, Mississippi and out to sea by Hurricane Katrina.This book puts a fictional twist on what it might have been like to be a captive dolphin in the open sea and the adventures and experiences these dolphins may have had while in this unknown world, such as; creatures that they encounter and wild dolphins that befriend them and take them under their wings until they can be rescued.Experience the adventures of these dolphins in the open sea as written and illustrated by McKenna with real dolphin photos. Each time you turn the page you will slip into a REVERY! It's as if the dolphins are telling the story!
When Hurricane Katrina raced toward the Gulf of Mexico, the animals at the Oceanarium in Gulfport, Mississippi stood in the path of one of nature's most vicious storms. Soon, the aquarium's beloved dolphins were swept away in the hurricane. How could the aquarium trainers possibly rescue these animals that had been washed out to sea? Learn about how they found all eight dolphins in this graphic adventure of animal escapes. Then, learn about more stunning animal rescues.
A thrilling journey into the spiritual, scientific and sometimes threatened world of dolphins. Includes an 8-page photo insert, explores the extraordinary world of dolphins in an interesting and accessible format that engages as well as entertains.
Dr. Denise Herzing began her research with a pod of spotted dolphins in the 1980s. Now, almost three decades later, she has forged strong ties with many of these individuals, has witnessed and recorded them feeding, playing, fighting, mating, giving birth and communicating. Dolphin Diaries is an account of Herzing's research and her surprising findings on wild dolphin behavior, interaction, and communication. Readers will be drawn into the highs and lows—the births and deaths, the discovery of unique and personalized behaviors, the threats dolphins face from environmental changes, and the many funny and wonderful encounters Denise painstakingly documented over many years. This is the perfect book for anyone who loves these incredibly versatile and intelligent creatures and wants to find out more than the dolphin show at the zoo can offer. Herzing is a true pioneer in her field and deserves a place in the pantheon of naturalists and scientists next to Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall.
When Hurricane Katrina raced toward the Gulf of Mexico, the animals at the Oceanarium in Gulfport, Mississippi stood in the path of one of nature's most vicious storms. Soon, the aquarium's beloved dolphins were swept away in the hurricane. How could the aquarium trainers possibly rescue these animals that had been washed out to sea? Learn about how they found all eight dolphins in this graphic adventure of animal escapes. Then, learn about more stunning animal rescues.
Lightning strikes, lotteries, and Lourdes—miracles really do happen. This inspirational collection provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of unexplained phenomena and survival against overwhelming odds. Extraordinary stories of endurance, survival, heroism, and achievement highlighting the human spirit are gathered together in Real Miracles, Divine Intervention, and Feats of Incredible Survival. You’ll learn about angelic interventions, surviving airplane crashes and cataclysmic natural disasters, medical miracles, amazing sea rescues, miracles on the highway, near-death experiences, incredibly brave pets, and life-saving heroics. This remarkable compilation gathers 263 thought-provoking stories and true tales of people overcoming incredible odds. The book will provide an antidote to anyone who suffers from doubt, disbelief, cynicism, and a fear that they walk unnoticed and alone on their life path. Astonishing stories of resilient people overcoming incredible odds to survive the unthinkable can only inspire hope! A skydiver plummets 4,000 feet and suffers only a cut over the left eye. A mother and her children ride out a tornado atop an airborne mattress. A group of dolphins rescues a swimmer from a shark attack. A 16-year old survives a lightning strike and goes on to win the lottery. A bump to the head cures 53 years of sightlessness. And many, many more astonishing stories of resilient people!
Eight bottlenose dolphins, swept out to sea by Hurricane Katrina and unable to find food or fight off predators, are finally recovered by heroic dolphin trainers and Gulf Coast rescuers. Even Eli-the youngest, feistiest dolphin-survives!
