Some 13 million people go whale-watching every year, in 119 different countries around the world, but the undisputed hotspot – with more than half of all whale-watchers – is North America. This indispensable guide includes some of the world's ultimate wildlife experiences: tickling friendly grey whales in Mexico's San Ignacio Lagoon, listening to a live concert of singing humpback whales in Hawaii, being surrounded by thousands of dolphins in Monterey Bay, kayaking with pods of killer whales off Vancouver Island, snorkelling with belugas in Hudson Bay, and many more. It covers all the main whale-watching locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico and includes sections on how to watch whales (including everything from identification to interpreting behaviour), and a field-guide section covering all the species that can be seen in North American waters.

RRP £18.99

Published by Bloomsbury in 2017, paperback, 320 pages