Whale Quest: Working Together to Save Endangered Species

This nonfiction book introduces whales as ocean mammals and keystone species whose condition can indicate the health of Earth’s habitats. Commercial whaling once nearly destroyed several whale species, and an international ban helped some populations recover. The Cook Inlet beluga and Southern Resident killer whale remain endangered. The book examines threats including global warming, water and noise pollution, commercial shipping, and fishing, along with efforts to save whales.