Souls in the Sea offers a wide-ranging look at dolphins and whales as intelligent, socially complex animals and as cultural symbols. Blending science, myth and personal observation, the text considers self-awareness, compassion and the question of whether cetaceans possess what we call a soul.
Drawing on literary sources from ancient legend to classic novels, as well as modern research into interspecies communication and dolphin-assisted therapy, the work frames cetaceans as both subjects of study and mirrors for humanity’s ethical choices. The narrative balances technical discussion with poetic description and visual elements.
Readers interested in marine biology, animal cognition, cultural history, or therapeutic applications will find a thoughtful synthesis that connects biology, folklore and human meaning. Illustrated with photographs and drawings, the volume invites reflection on conservation, empathy and our relationship with the sea.
- Survey of literature and myth
- Review of scientific research and communication studies
- Accounts of therapeutic applications
- Photographs and drawings
