Books
- A Puget Sound Orca In Captivity$24.00A Puget Sound Orca In Captivity - The Fight to Bring Lolita Home by Sandra Pollard. Lolita/Tokitae's life story, from her family life in the Salish Sea to her brutal capture to be forced into a life as a circus performer, and the twists and turns in the campaign since 1995 to return her to her home and family at long last.
- Beneath the Surface by John Hargrove$30.00Written by former SeaWorld trainer, John Hargrove, this New York Times bestseller is a thoughtful and eye-opening account of his experience with his favorite whales Takara and her mother Kasatka and his life in Orca activism today.
- Chasing at the Surface by Sharon Mentyka$15.00A tale of a young girl's courage and the healing power of nature. After losing her mother, her feelings of loss and abandonment lead to a deep connection with a pod of orcas that becomes trapped near her home.
- Common Dragonflies and Damselflies of the Pacific Coast Field Guide$10.00This incredible and thorough guide on Dragon and Damselflies by James S. Walker is filled with vibrant photos and details on the biology, ID marks, behaviors, habitats, and flight season charts of our pretty little flying neighbors.
- Death At SeaWorld book in paperback$20.00We have a limited number of autographed paperback copies of Death At Seaworld. This bestselling book exposes the suffering caused by the business of holding orcas in captivity for entertainment dollars, and has become a major factor toward ending that practice.
- Devil Dolphins of Silver Lagoon and Other Stories$15.00From the sailing whales of Patagonia to the neurotic attack dolphins of Brazil, a behind-the-scenes view of the making of many of Flip Nicklin's National Geographic magazine stories of the last few decades (and other assorted craziness). If you appreciate the beautiful photos of whales and dolphins that appear in your books and calenders, then you 'll appreciate these engaging, often hilarious, tales of what went into the making of some of them.
- Earth Heroes: Champions of the Ocean by Fran Hodgkins$12.00
The Earth Heroes books feature the youth, careers and lasting contributions of some of the world's greatest naturalists and environmentalists. This book, written for children ages 10-14, but enjoyable for all, is the first in a series of books about the preservation of wild places.
- Endangered Orcas by Monica Wieland Shields$27.00Co-founder and President of the Orca Behavior Institute, Monica Wieland Shields, brings us this rich history and a call to action for the Southern Resident Killer Whales of the Salish Sea.
- Every Critter Has a Tale by Sue Coccia$20.00A delightful children's book written and illustrated by Pacific Northwest artist, Sue Coccia. She weaves her beloved Animal Spirits illustrations a compelling story of connection.
- Exploring the Salish Sea-an Artist’s View$12.00Exploring the Salish Sea, written by Don Douglass and Reanne Hemingway-Douglass and artwork by Margy Gates, is a celebration of the beauty of the Salish Sea that includes detailed artwork, informational captions, and nautical maps of this precious waterway and its archipelagos.
- Getting to the Water’s Edge Field Guide from Sound Water Stewards Third Edition$22.00Hot off the presses! The Third Edition of Getting to the Water's Edge is packed full of updated information on discovering our Whidbey and Camano Island waters. A must have guide to local beach access, intertidal identification, stewardship, and much much more!
- Girls Who Looked Under Rocks by Jeannine Atkins$10.00This book, written for pre-teens and adolescents, portrays the youths and careers of six remarkable women whose curiosity about nature fueled a passion to steadfastly overcome obstacles to careers in traditionally men-only occupations.
- Goodnight Little Orcas Hardback Book$17.00Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, this book for young counters has a lovely story that inspires a love of animals! Written by an elementary teacher, Megan Calderon, and illustrated by Rachael Balsaitis.
- Granny’s Clan: A Tale of Wild Orcas by Sally Hodson$10.00This endearing tale celebrates the life of Granny, the 100 year old matriarch of the Southern Resident Killer Whale population. She leads her clan in hunting, teaching young whales, and establishing a connection with humans.
- Guided by Whales by Rebecca Pillsbury$17.00Pacific Northwest Islander, Rebecca Pillsbury, pulls together stories from people across the scope of career paths whose lives have been changed by seeing a whale and the actions those experiences have inspired.
- John Muir: My Life With Nature by Joseph Cornell$10.00A biography about John Muir geared towards children full of adventure, enthusiasm, and the love of each animal and plant.
- Lagoon Time$33.00LAGOON TIME, a Guide to the Gray Whales and Natural History of San Ignacio Lagoon - Written By Steven Swartz, published by the Ocean Foundation, Lagoon Time is the first complete field guide to the gray whales and natural history of the San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It includes the history of the lagoon, gray whale behavior, and descriptions of the diverse botanical and avian wildlife of the area. Lagoon Time is a popular, first-hand account of the experiences and discoveries made by Mary Lou Jones, Steven Swartz and their colleagues during their initial study of gray whales wintering in Laguna San Ignacio between 1977 and 1982. Their initial studies were the first systematic research on gray whales that utilize the lagoon as a winter aggregation and breeding area, and contributed to the establishment by the Mexican government of a unique marine reserve for gray whales and other marine wildlife.
- Lolita Loves the Ocean by Gina Sequeira$16.00Based on true events, "Lolita Loves the Ocean: The Story of a Wild Orca", offers both children and adults a vivid insightful account of the life of Lolita or Toki, the second oldest captive orca in the world, surviving in the U.S at Miami Seaquarium, Florida. Wildlife researcher Gina Sequeira embarks readers on an intimate journey of the ways of wild orcas, and onto Lolita's mental and physical struggle as a prisoner. Accompanied by dynamic illustrations from former San Francisco Academy of Art instructor Christopher Newhard and Sequeira, Lolita's story may be told transparently without words. This 2018 edition also includes updates on the Souther Resident Killer Whale Population as well as current advocacy work. Most of the proceeds from this book benefit the Orca Network!
- New! “Color Yourself to Calmness” coloring book by Sue Coccia$20.00Sue Coccia has created a beautiful collection of her artwork to calm yourself during these stressful times! She uses the theme of animal spirit guides to tie this book together into a mindful collection of uplifting images. This book is very sturdy, with a hardback cover.
- Orca Coloring Book$15.0015 marine critters in Sue Coccia's beautiful, intricate animal designs, including our favorite the orca! Suitable for all ages 5 and up.
- Orcas In Our Midst, Volume 3$8.00Orcas In Our Midst, Volume 3 Volume 3 of Orcas In Our Midst: Residents and Transients – How Did That Happen? This full color 32-page (plus cover) 8” x 10” booklet looks at the astounding natural history of orcas and their plight in our modern world. The focus is on fish-eating resident orcas and the […]
- Orcaspeak$20.00Amazon review: “An action-packed environmental thriller” --Kirkus Reviews “A swift-moving story of adventure and redemption” --Wayne Ude, Northwest Institute of Literary Arts. Ben Singleton and his wife, Frances, operate OrcaSpeak, a Pacific Northwest orca protection organization. A ferry crash occurs at a local dock when a peaceful protest against fossil fuels organized by eco-activist Donal Hopkins is sabotaged by a violent teammate.
- Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight to End Orca Hunting by Sandra Pollard$22.00The era of orca captures from 1964 to 1976 did great harm to Southern Resident orcas in many ways, some documented in the language of their ESA listing as an endangered population. The experiences the whales went through would be harder to document, but it must have been devastating for them. The responses of the whales to the captures is part of the story told in Puget Sound Whales for Sale. Human dramas and personal stories from those who were involved in the captures from all angles is woven in the history as well, and the most reliable and well-researched facts can be found here too. Author and certified marine naturalist Sandra Pollard traces the story and destinies of the many Southern Resident orcas captured for public display worldwide between 1964 and 1976. During this time, the endangered Southern Resident orcas lost nearly one-third of their population. Drawing on a wide range of interviews and archival material, this important volume recounts the people whose determined efforts ultimately succeeded in ending the captures.
- Sale! 2021 Whale Calendar by Photographer/Naturalist Jill Hein
$20.00$10.00Hot off the Press! Photographer and naturalist Jill Hein's 2021 edition of the Whale Calendar! Jill puts together a stunning collection of her professional photography in support of Orca Network. All proceeds go towards Orca Network's mission. - Sue Coccia Orca or Gray Whale Journal$15.00This beautiful blank journal is just waiting to be filled with your memories of watching whales. The cover features a colorful orca or gray whale design by Sue Coccia of EarthArt International - a must for every whale lover!
- The Blackfish Prophecy by Rachel Clark$19.00A captivating young adult fiction set in our local Washington waters about renewing connections to humanity and the killer whale.
- Umijoo$27.00Written by local author and ocean conservationist, Casson Trenor, and illustrated by pop surrealist Caia Koopman, Umijoo is bound to resonate with all ages. This is the tale of a curious girl who, with the help of a little magic, journeys underwater to learn about the dangers facing our ocean directly from the creatures that call it home. A story of love, responsibility, and balance, Umijoo aims to educate and inspire a new generation of ocean defenders.
- War of the Whales by Josh Horwitz$33.00"As “War of the Whales,” by Joshua Horwitz, makes convincingly clear, the connection between naval sonar and deadly mass strandings of whales is scientifically undeniable. Whales of all kinds — but especially the remarkable and deep-diving beaked whales — regularly wash up dead or dying following naval sonar use around the world...But as the “War of the Whales” lays out in a strong and valuable narrative, the stakes are quite high. The question, after all, made its way from the shores of the Bahamas, Greece, England and Madeira to the U.S. Supreme Court." -Washington Post