Sonja Swift’s Red Sky in the Morning blends memoir, science, and cultural history in a lyrical exploration of the ocean and its inhabitants.
Dive into the hidden world of whales, plankton, and delicate marine ecosystems. Swift weaves personal stories, rigorous research, and Indigenous knowledge to reveal the deep connections between water, weather, marine life, and humanity.
Experience whale songs, microscopic ocean wonders, and the power of storms at sea. Explore industrial whaling’s legacy, climate change, and the fragile balance of marine systems. The ocean emerges as a living entity with memory, culture, and warnings.
Ideal for readers of literary nonfiction, environmental writing, and marine life, Red Sky in the Morning combines intimate storytelling with scientific insight, offering a compelling meditation on humanity’s place in the natural world.
