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| Entanglements: The Intertwined Fates of Whales and Fishermen | 
| Author: Tora Johnson
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 988363
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0813032156
Dewey Decimal Number: 333
EAN: 9780813032153
ASIN: 0813032156
Publication Date: September 23, 2007
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| Editorial Reviews:
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"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
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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
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| Customer Reviews:
Save the Whales!... and fishermen too. December 2, 2005
The book Entanglements: The Intertwined Fates of Whales and Fishermen provides a detailed account of one of the most deadly threats to the North Atlantic Right Whale population, along with many other kinds of whales. This book not only informs the reader about the problems the whales face when they become entangled in the fishing gear, but also explains the problems the fisherman has once his net is lost. Tora Johnson allows the reader to become deeply immersed in the book by telling stories of first hand accounts with these amazing creatures. After stating many important facts about the struggling North Atlantic Right Whales, such as the miniscule population between 300 and 400, which once thrived before commercial whaling came about, Johnson gives us in depth stories about whales like Ibis and Churchill. The book soon changes gears, giving information on how fixed fishing gear is the most dangerous to the whales and why. About two thirds of the North Atlantic Right Whale population has been recorded of having scars from encounters with fishing gear. These nets get entangled on the whale's flukes, flippers, dorsal region, and worst of all, in their baleen plates. As shown in the first story Stormy and Ibis, Ibis is not able to feed because of the gear stuck in her baleen plates. The conflict between whether to save these whales, or whether to keep the fishermen in business sparks much controversy. One whale death could end up shutting down an entire fishing industry, putting thousands of fishermen out of work. Working together to save both the whales and fishermen is the most important thing we can do for conservation.
With a good balance of both consequential information and deeply touching first hand accounts of whales in their environment, Johnson is able to keep anyone who reads the book captivated no matter how boring they think whales are. We are able to learn so much when our mind actually thinks we are reading a storybook. This is Tora Johnson's greatest strength in her book. All of the information is overwhelming, but when it is used correctly the reader becomes more informed without even knowing it.
In some parts of the book, the information sometimes does slow the story down a bit. There is not much that can be done about this, but these parts were always the hardest to get through, especially when the information is already known.
I would recommend this book to anyone involved with the ocean in his or her everyday lives, along with people on the eastern coastline of North America. This book would especially be of great importance to fishermen. The book is not only entertaining, but also encourages people to partake in the cooperation between humans and nature.
Fascinating Novel regarding Entanglement Dilemma November 30, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The North Atlantic Right Whale, an extremely endangered species, continues its way towards extinction due to fishing gear entanglements. Tora Johnson discusses the challenges fisheries, scientists, and whale advocates encounter while attempting to solve this entanglement crisis. With only 300-350 Right Whales remaining, conservation groups are anxiously rushing to formulate disentanglement methods. Not only are collisions with fishing gear drastically decreasing the Right Whale population, but effecting fisheries who lose their expensive nets on a regular basis. Johnson puts emphasis on how important cooperation is between the fishing industry and conservation groups in order to assure a suitable environment for the Right Whale.
Johnson delivers a powerful message; save the whales before it's too late. She takes no side, but rather uses all perspectives in order to captivate the reality of this life-threatening dilemma. Her trips with fishermen, personal observations, and historic references were all used to propel her focal point.
Entanglements provides the reader with relevant sources filled with valuable information, but at the same time, it is rather confusing. Johnson tends to lack organization, jumping from one topic to another. Despite her disorganization, Entanglements exposes the struggles Right Whales face in their environment which are often overlooked. Therefore, I would recommend this book to fishermen and those interested in Right Whales.
Excellent novel for anyone interested in whales November 28, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Throughout the past few decades, an increasing number of marine mammals, particularly right whales, have met their deaths as a result of lethal entanglements with fishing gear. Tora Johnson's excellent novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex legal battle that arises between fishermen, conservationists, and the federal government whenever whale protection is discussed.
Entanglements chronicles Johnson's own experiences freeing whales. Included in her book are discussions with fishermen, descriptions of political meetings, and even excerpts from historical sources such as Moby Dick. However, it is her approach to the issue of entanglements that makes the book what it is. Johnson explores the problem from all sides, neither blaming fishermen nor conservationists. Throughout the book, she makes it clear that this is a race against time; that an agreement much be reached before both whales and fisheries are destroyed forever.
Unfortunately, Johnson's somewhat disorganized writing style makes her novel that much more confusing to read and understand. Although the inclusion of a number of viewpoints makes Entanglements impartial and unbiased, there is little organization to the book itself. However, with a little concentration, it is easy to understand Johnson's point. I highly recommend this book to fishermen or anyone interested in whale conservation in general.
In short, Entanglements is about the interactions of all players in regard to fishing-gear related whale deaths. Indeed, Johnson's point rings true: whales and fishing must co-exist, or they will both cease to exist.
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