I have been monitoring the humpback whale population of the east pacific for the past ten years. Due to a sequence of debilitating and expensive health setbacks in 2014, my fund raising and field activities have been recently restricted. I intend to be back in the field again in February to continue my work with these great creatures.I am asking for donations in order that I can continue the work - it is essential in the protection of their magnificent and intelligent presence. I have written a book, THE OTHERS - The Whale People, that describes my experiences with whales over the past 30 years. It is available online at Balboa Book Store, Amazon and Barnes and Noble.