Sperm Whales

“With deep reverence and curiosity for the sperm whale’s existence, the author, marine scientist and photographer Gaelin Rosenwaks traveled to one of the few places where they can be seen by humans: the ‘Kool-Aid’ blue waters off of Dominica in the Caribbean. …Rosenwaks witnessed them diving for squid a mile beneath the surface, sleeping (vertically!), grooming, nursing, at play.” —THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

“Rosenwaks’s photographs carry us one step closer to the whales than words seem able to do. The majestic mammals sally forth in a colorscape of saturated blues, subtle greens, and softly modulated grays—and rarely appear alone. Most often in small groupings of two to five, they play, nap, nurse, twirl, and occasionally make what appears to be meaningful eye contact with the photographer. Most captivating are several double-page spreads that simultaneously capture the scale and complexity of social interactions. We see mothers, aunts, and cousins napping or nursing or just swimming while juveniles frolic at the surface of the water. One can’t help but notice, with joy and fascination, the vibrant community life that is at play here.” —PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE

“Rosenwaks shares her passion for these mysteries of the open ocean, giving us an exquisite glimpse into a world that most of us will never see.” —James Prosek, artist and author of Ocean Fishes