Animal Celebrities—Then and Now: Exploring Oceanic Imaginaries Through Celebrity Marine Mammals

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Charlotte Gehrke

Ocean and Society · 2026 · Cogitatio Press

Marine mammals

Animal celebrity

Ocean conservation

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Summary

This study examines how portrayals of celebrity marine mammals have evolved over 70 years. It identifies four categories of animal celebrities, from Hollywood stars to endangered wildlife, and explores how media representations, animal welfare concerns, and conservation priorities shape public perceptions of marine life.

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Social Sciences · Communication

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Journal Article

University

German Institute of Development and Sustainability

Country

Germany

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