ABOUT THE BOOK:From the sailing whales of Patagonia to the neurotic attack dolphins of Brazil, a behind-the-scenes view of the making of many of Flip Nicklin's National Geographic Magazine stories of the last few decades (and othe assorted craziness). If you appreciate the beautiful photos of whales and dolphins that appear in your books and calenders, then you'll appreciate these engaging, often hilarious, tales of what went into the making of some of them.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Michael Bennett, Small Planet Adventures owner, is at home cruising in the exotic places of the world. Over the past twenty years, he has piloted boats for many National Geographic magazine and film expeditions. An ardent diver and skilled Captain, Michael teamed with world-renowned photographer Flip Nicklin in Patagonia, Panama, Brazil, Hawaii, Sri Lanka, Canada, and Costa Rica to document whales, dolphins, and other exotics. Prior to launching Small Planet, Michael was an Expedition Cruise Ship Captain, steering vessels through nearly every corner of the globe. He then went on to launch one of the first successful luxury yacht cruising companies. A fervent advocate for whales, Michael is past president of the Whale Watch Operators Association, and has helped develop the guidelines for responsible whale watching presently in use today. He was also one of the captains who drove Springer the orphaned Orca from the US back to her home in Canada. His enthusiasm and respect for the wonderful places and experiences on our planet is infectious, and he is happiest when he is sharing them.