Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home Book

Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home Award-winning exploration of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic marine mammal. Follow the remarkable story of J35 "Tahlequah" and discover why Southern Resident orcas—intelligent, endangered, and deeply woven into our region's identity—need our protection now more than ever. Journalist Lynda V. Mapes reveals the natural history, family bonds, and survival challenges of these urban whales facing habitat loss, salmon depletion, and climate change. With only 74 Southern Residents remaining in Puget Sound, this special co-publication with the Pulitzer Prize–winning Seattle Times features stunning photography by Steve Ringman and partner organizations including The Whale Museum, NOAA, and Center for Whale Research. 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Nature and the Environment 2022 Washington State Book Award Winner in General Nonfiction. Perfect for visitors to the Natural History Museum's Orcas: Our Shared Future Exhibit—a compelling call to understand and preserve these magnificent creatures and the waters we all share.