Biology in Science Fiction: Free Fiction » Dolphins & Whales http://sciencefictionbiology.com/directory Sun, 06 May 2012 00:13:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Under Arctic Ice by H.G. Winter http://sciencefictionbiology.com/directory/under-arctic-ice-by-h-g-winter/ http://sciencefictionbiology.com/directory/under-arctic-ice-by-h-g-winter/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:20:47 +0000 Peggy http://sciencefictionbiology.com/directory/?p=1686 Title: Seed of the Arctic Ice

Author: H. G. Winter (Harry Bates)

Length: novelette

First Publication: Analog (Astounding), 1933

What the Story is About: In this sequel to “Seed of the Arctic Ice”, Torrance battles sealmen under the arctic ice. Teaser:

“Ken Torrance races Poleward to the aid of the submarine Peary, trapped in an icy limbo of avenging sealmen.”

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Author: H. G. Winter (Harry Bates)

Length: short story

First Publication: Analog (Astounding), 1932

What the Story is About: Whalers meet unexpectedly intelligent creatures under the arctic ice. Teaser:

“Killer whales and seal-creatures tangle Ken Torrance in an amazing adventure under the ice-roofed arctic sea.”

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Author: Robert Silverberg

Length: short story

First Publication: Fantasy & Science Fiction, 1970

What the Story is About: Ishmael the dolphin pleads his love for a human woman.

I am a lonely mammalian organism who has committed acts of heroism on behalf of your species and wishes only the reward of a more intimate relationship ["love"] with Miss Lisabeth Calkins. I beseech compassionate members of H. sapiens to speak favorably of me to her. I am loyal, trustworthy, reliable, devoted, and extremely intelligent. I would endeavor to give her stimulating companionship and emotional fulfillment ["happiness"] in all respects within my power.
Permit me to explain the pertinent circumstances.

Note: Audio version only.

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Author: Vonda McIntyre

Length: novel

First Publication: 1983

What the Story is About:Extreme biological modifications are required for humans to pilot space ships. “She gave up her heart quite willingly.”

Note: the link goes to free sample chapters (pdf) at the Bookview Cafe.

Related Biology in Science Fiction blog post: Mer-Women and Fish-Men: Humans Engineered for Ocean Living

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Author: Ian McHugh

Length: short story

First Publication: Hub 2007

What the Story is About: Whales, and prions, and aliens, and music. he biology is fanciful – it’s not known whether whales are susceptible to prion diseases, and the singing whale theme has a whiff of Star Trek IV about it, but it’s got a unique twist.

Listen to the audio version at Escape Pod

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Author: Peter Watts & Laurie Channer

Length: short story

First Publication: On Spec 1999

What the Story is About: Learning to talk to killer whales reveals much more about their dietary preferences than we ever could have guessed – what are people willing to sacrifice to keep them fed?

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Author: David Brin

Length: novella

First Publication: 1998

What the Story is About: An intelligent “uplifted” dolphin discovers an ancient and dangerous secret on a faraway planet.

Related Biology in Science Fiction blog posts: Uplift?, David Brin on Uplift, David Brin on Uplifting Animals

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Author: David Brin

Length: short story

First Publication: Originally published as “Life in the Extreme” in Popular Science Magazine Special Edition 1998. See the original magazine at Google Books.

What the Story is About: The beginning of the “Uplift” project to create sentient dolphins.

Related Biology in Science Fiction blog posts: Uplift?, David Brin on Uplift, David Brin on Uplifting Animals

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