Operation Orca: Springer, Luna and the Struggle to Save West Coast Killer Whales
Daniel Francisis a historian and author of over twenty books, includingFar West: The Story of British Columbia(Harbour, 2006), and, most recently,Kings of the Road: 100 Years of BC Trucking(Harbour, 2012). He also edited theEncyclopedia of British Columbia(Harbour, 2000), and is a columnist and editorial board member toGeist. Daniel Francis lives in North Vancouver, BC.Gil Hewlettjoined the Vancouver Aquarium as the resident biologist in 1964. He has helped train many of the Aquarium's whales, including Skana and Hyak. Hewlett retired from the position of Assistant Director of Special Projects in March 2006.