Investigates what the dolphin-human bond looks like from the dolphin's perspective. Topics include tales of transforming dolphin encounters, how to protect cetaceans and their habitats, poems honoring dolphins, provocative critiques of swim-with -the-dolphins programmes and acoustic pollution. Includes Diane Ackerman's essay on "deep play" with a wild dolphin, Marc Bekoff's ethical questions concerning our intrusion in dolphin's lives, and the late Dr. John Lilly's call for a "Cetacean Nation".