Plus, here is an extract from the autobiography of dr vissser you can purchase this book from our online orca shop. Jun 01, 2005 this book is every orcalovers dream book. Called orca by some and killer whales by others, these mysterious animals have become part of ingrid s life. Ingrid louise visser 4 june 1977 14 may 20 was a dutch female volleyball player, a member of the netherlands womens national volleyball team in 19942011, a. Meet the scientist who is standing up to seaworld to save. She obtained a phd degree from leiden university 2003 and. Dr ingrid visser was studying at the leigh marine laboratory, north of auckland, when someone shouted something that would come to define the rest of her life. Plus, here is an extract from the autobiography of dr vissser you can purchase this book from our online orca shop swimming with orca, by dr ingrid visser, available in the orca shop visser, swimming with orca page extracts. Visser has been working with orca orcinus orca, also known as killer whales since 1992 and completed her phd in 2000, on the first ever scientific study of orca in new zealand waters. Ingrid natasha visser born 20 february 1966 is a new zealand marine biologist who studies. Visser says park suing her over report submitted in. Swimming with orca my life with new zealands killer whales. Sep 15, 2018 an email to dr ingrid visser bounces back, again. Ingrid visser and the wild orca that she researches and advocates for in this episode of hero4.
Orca rescue in 4k filmed on location in new zealand, this riveting 19 minute video includes an orca rescue, evidence of orca cooperative hunting, education on conservation efforts, as well as firsttime footage of a gopro mounted. Born in new zealand, dr visser remains the only researcher specializing in orca in new zealand waters. This is definitely a book to read if you are an orca lover. Nobby the orca immerses your child into the true story of nobbys stranding, rescue and other adventures. My life with new zealands killer whales by visser, ingrid isbn. Ingrid visser briefly speaking out against keeping killer whales in captivity.
Montana book awards, and two childrens books i love killer whales and the orca. Dec 10, 2012 two days before presenting a comprehensive report on the condition of orca morgan in an amsterdam court case, scientist dr. I do not believe anyone has more knowledge or experience with orca in the wild than dr. Tussen juni en november 1986 zeilde ze met haar ouders. The subadult male could see himself in the reflection of the dome of the underwater camera housing. Sep 25, 2016 visser holds three university degrees. Two days before presenting a comprehensive report on the condition of orca morgan in an amsterdam court case, scientist dr. She subsequently worked at the centre for human drug research as project leader and phd student. Orca rescue video in 4k underwater photography guide. I have recently had the great privilege of spending time with dr ingrid visser, an orca researcher and conservation campaigner from new.
Ive had to unexpectedly head over to europe to help morgan the orca, the message says, as if that were a perfectly mundane outofoffice response. Meet the woman whose life revolves around orca, or killer whales. Visser whale rescue cofounder ingrid has attended numerous mass and individual strandings. Animal activist ingrid vissers plans to profit off wild. Morgan would have fallen between the bureaucratic, regulatory crackswhich are far too numerous and wideif it. This book tells the fascinating story of dr ingrid visser, a marine scientist who has spent the past ten years studying these creatures. Ingrid louise visser 4 june 1977 14 may 20 was a dutch female volleyball player, a member of the netherlands womens national volleyball team in 19942011, a participant of the 1996 olympic games, 1995 european champion. Yolandi thelma visser paediatrician in panorama, cape town. Ingrid natasha visser born 20 february 1966 is a new zealand marine biologist who studies orcas. Ingrid visser said she received a letter threatening legal action from. All proceeds of the purchase of this book will be donated directly to orca research trust, helping to support dr. Ingrid vissers conservation and research efforts world wide.
She comes face to face with a female orca who disappears and then reappears with her calf beside her, as if expressing trust and showing dr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ingrid visser and her team in creating an impressive short film about visser s work with orcas, their behavior and the rescue of an orca caught in a mooring buoy line. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading swimming with orca. Ingrid has attended numerous mass and individual strandings. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on. The footage of the rescue is shown later in the film, but all 19 minutes are a great watch. Visser was born in lower hutt, wellington, new zealand. She has written two childrens books as well as her autobiography swimming with orca, which was a finalist in the 2005 nz montana book awards. Shark attack 2020 and a day in the life of lolita the performing orca. Her entire life is dedicated to studying orca, rescuing stranded orca, and advocating for their release from captivity. Mini bio 1 ingrid visser is known for her work on retrospekt 2018, eyewitness.
If you see orca killer whales anywhere around nz, please call 0800 see orca 0800 733 6722 immediately. The footage of the rescue is shown later in the film, but all 19 minutes are. Ingrid visser photographic orcas in new zealand swimming with the orcas. Ingrid visser was born in 1966 in wellington to dutch immigrant parents. Naomi rose, a marine mammal scientist at the animal welfare institute, said vissers efforts had been key to raising awareness of this whales situation. She has got to know many orca by sight and calls them her friends. Dr vissers research does not receive government or university funding, but is run through the nonprofit, orca research trust, a. My life with new zealands killer whales kindle edition by visser, ingrid. The true story of dr ingrid vissers triumphs and trials, being the only the only researcher of new zealands orca.
Dec 27, 2006 the inspiring stories of dr ingrid visser s encounters with orca. View the practice phone number, directions on a map and read patient recommendations. She regularly lectures on the subject aboard cruise ships, especially in antarctica, and has been featured in several documentaries about orcas. This book provides an insight into how she fell into researching orca and how she conducts her research. Ive had to unexpectedly head over to europe to help morgan the orca, the message says, as if that were a. Dr ingrid visser has loved the sea and animals in it for as long as she can remember. My life with new zealands killer whales by visser, ingrid and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What ingrid visser is promoting and participating in has the potential to cause irreversible damage to wild killer whales through a blatant attempt to avoid marine mammal protections laws, in addition to placing humans in harms way through free contact with a wild, unconditioned predator. This is one of my favourite underwater orca photos. Ingrid visser and her team in creating an impressive short film about vissers work with orcas, their behavior and the rescue of an orca caught in a mooring buoy line. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ingrid visser is known for her work on retrospekt 2018, eyewitness. During this time she has got to know many new zealand orca intimately.
Visser says park suing her over report submitted in court. Ingrid has a handson approach to her study getting into the. Morgan would have fallen between the bureaucratic, regulatory crackswhich are far too numerous and wideif it werent for ingrid, rose said in an email. Ingrid s love affair with the sea began very early the family sailed around the world on a 57 foot yacht steel. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking information dr ingrid vissers work with the orca of new zealand.
Ingrid visser, describes her first encounter with orca in the water. She is experienced in sampling and data collection at these events, and in the use of refloatation rescue pontoons and other rescue equipment. She obtained a phd degree from leiden university 2003 and became registered clinical pharmacologist 2005. Visser was born in new zealand and she is the only researcher specializing in orca in new zealand waters. Ingrid vissers conservation and research efforts world wide summary. He lay there watching himself, but when i went back to the boat for a new film, he followed me and waited beside it until i returned to the water. Yolandi thelma visser, paediatrician in panorama, cape town its free. And full of laughoutloud stories of some very cheeky individual orca, with a few really sad ones. Ingrids love affair with the sea began very early the family sailed around the world on a 57 foot yacht steel. My life with new zealands killer whales, orca biologist, dr. The inspiring stories of dr ingrid vissers encounters with orca. Jampacked with information on this very special species. Shark attack 2020 and a day in the life of lolita the performing orca, featuring dr.
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