Behind the Dolphin Smile - Hardcover

O'Barry, Richard; Coulbourn, Keith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0912697792 ISBN 13: 9780912697796

Publisher: Algonquin Books, 1988

Synopsis

The author tells how he became involved with dolphins, explains what its like working with them, and argues that they should not be commercially exploited

About this title

About the Author:

Richard O'Barry, founder and executive director of Dolphin Project, Inc., is a world-renowned advocate for dolphin freedom. He received the 1991 United Nations Environmental Achievement Award for his accomplishments in dolphin re-adaptation. He lives in Coconut Grove, Florida.

Keith Coulbourn is a mystery writer and former newspaper journalist. He lives in Miami, Florida.

From School Library Journal:

YA O'Barry's lifetime involvement with dolphins is the subject of this engaging autobiography. As trainer of the television star, Flipper (who was really five different female dolphins), his skills were crucial to the series' success. In 1970, O'Barry became aware of how his work had often exploited the friendly sea mammals and founded Dolphin Project, Inc., which is dedicated to the rights of dolphins to swim freely, except for purposes of legitimate scientific research. His work in returning dolphins to the wild was recently featured in a National Geographic television special, Back to the Sea. Although the time frame, littered with flashbacks, is sometimes confusing, this book succeeds in expressing O'Barry's deep bond with dolphins and his commitment to their rights. His worldwide adventures should appeal to many readers. Keddy Outlaw, Harris County Public Library, Houston
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Algonquin Books
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0912697792
• ISBN 13: 9780912697796
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 252