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Vedenalaisten elokuvien festivaali 9.-10.12.2006 ->BioRex The Parallel Universe - Oceans 9.-10.12.2006 ->BioRex, The Film Festival Radio-ohjelma : "Valaiden laulut", YLE-1 la 12.07.03 klo 16.05-16.55 ja su 13.07.03 klo 22.05-22.55 Annu Kek?l?inen Zoomusicological concert: 31st of March, 2005 Uudet Kirjat: Vienanmeren luostarisaaren maitovalaat Select from the above table [For those not using Netscape v1.1 or higher, select from the list below]. USA Navy's Sonar Threatens Life in the Ocean Recent conservation efforts in Russia Marine Protected Areas for Cetaceans - Pr Read More Go to Site Whales of the Bay of Fundy Votes:0 HOME MINKE RIGHT FINBACK SEI HUMPBACK ORCA BLUE SUPPORT ETHICS TALES SONGS IMAGES GUESTBOOK LINKS SHARKS The Bay of Fundy Whales I n Micmac lore, it was a giant whale, who angered the god Glooscap and created such a splash with his mighty tail, that the water sloshes back and forth to this day. In actuality, the story of the tremendous Bay of Fundy tides is no less the stuff of legends. Some 350 million years ago, it was not Glooscap, but rather the sun and moon who conspired to create this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon. That is, some 100 million years before the first dinosaurs roamed the earth, this pulsing arm of the North Atlantic was formed, its unique shape amplifying the tides to staggering proportions. New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy is an eco-attraction on par with such marvels as Read More Go to Site ABC-KID.com - Killer Whale Pictures For Kids Votes:0 Animals Ants Bats Bees Beetles Canary Chameleon Cheetah Chimpanzee Cougar Cows Crab Crocodile Crow/Raven Deer Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Dolphins Duck Eagles Elephant Flamingo Fox Frogs Giraffe Goat Goldfish Great White Shark Grizzly Bear Hamster Hippopotamus Horses Kangaroo More...... KILLER WHALES Killer whales are the worlds most abundent mammal spiecies, next to humans. They live in all oceans around the world but their largest numbers are in the Arctic, Antarctic, and other cold water areas. They can be often be spotted off the coast British Columbia, Alaska, Washington State, Oregon, California, and Baja California. But sightings on the east coast of North America are more rare. The Orca can also be seen in warm water areas such as Hawaii, Australia, the Galapagos Islands, the Bahamas, and Read More Go to Site About Whales, Sapphire Coast, South Coast, New South Wales, Australia Votes:0 About Whales Whale Families Whale Types Whales Feeding Methods of Tracking Whales Whale Watch Home Page Whale Sighting Reports Whale Watching Operators About Whales Whales Frequenting the Sapphire Coast Whaling History Whale Families In all there are 13 families of cetaceans containing 76 or more different species of whales. They are divided into two major groups or suborders, each containing one or more smaller family groups. Below is the list of living whales reviewed by suborder and family in roughly evolutionary order: Suborder Family MYSTICETI Baleen Whales Balaenidae - Right Whales Neobalaenidae - Pygmy Right Whale Eschrichtiidae - Grey Whale Balaenopteridae - Rorquals ODONTOCETI Toothed Whales Physeteridae - Sperm Whales Monodontidae - White Whales Ziphiidae - Beaked Whales Delphini Read More Go to Site ACS/LA Gray Whale Census and Behavior Project Votes:0 ACS/LA GRAY WHALE CENSUS AND BEHAVIOR PROJECT Updated: 15 MAY 2007 This is a unique long-term shore-based study of the marine mammals that utilize the nearshore waters of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, located approximately 8 miles north of the Los Angeles Harbor, in southern California. It is sponsored by the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society, and is staffed by teams of trained volunteers from the American Cetacean Society, the Cabrillo Whalewatch Program, and the general public. Except for 1981-82 and 1982-83, this project has operated annually since 1979 from Long Point or Point Vicente; during past seasons parallel stations have operated from Santa Catalina Island and Santa Cruz Island. Our primary station since the 1985-86 season has been the patio of the Point Vicente Read More Go to Site ADW: Cetacea: Information Votes:0 Overview News Technology Conditions of Use Privacy Policy Partners & Contributors Awards & Recognition ADW Staff Contact Us Spinning Skulls About Mammals Frog Calls Resources for College Instructors Resources for K-12 Instructors Contribute to ADW What's in a Scientific Name? Authority Lists: Where We Get Our Names Name, Rank, and Serial Number Organismal classification: evolutionary relationships & ranks Glossary Search Guide Related Links Contact Us Report an Error Structured Inquiry Search — preview Home Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Mammalia Order Cetacea Order Cetacea dolphins, porpoises, and whales Information Pictures Specimens Classification 2007/11/19 03:02:30.095 US/Eastern By Allison Poor Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrat Read More Go to Site Alaska Department of Fish and Game Home Page Votes:0 Skip to Main Page Content . Contacts • Licenses/Permits • Regulations • News • Publications Wildlife Viewing/Hunting Sportfishing Commercial Fishing Licensing Subsistence Boards Mission Statement Commissioner Contacts Project Expenditure Reports Memorial Online Fishing & Hunting Licenses ADF&G Public Notices State of Alaska Jobs at Workplace Alaska Alaska Department of Fish & Game P.O. 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You may wish to visit Alaska Whale Foundation's extremely informative website and perhaps consider making a donation to fund their continuing research. Introduction : Researcher Dr. Fred Sharpe of the Alaska Whale Foundation has been conducting a long-term study of humpback whales ( Megaptera novaeangliae) in the wilderness of Southeast Alaska. The humpback whale differs from the other baleen whales in many str Read More Go to Site ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT WHALES Votes:0 ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT WHALES by Dee Finney updated 9-18-04 Warning on whales' bleak future Six cetacean species are critically endangered Pro-whaling countries and chemical pollution are creating an increasingly bleak outlook for whales, according to campaigners. The warning comes as delegates prepare for the annual International Whaling Commission meeting, starting on Monday. The Environmental Investigation Agency wants to make pollution a priority at the meeting in Sorrento, Italy. But there are fears pro-whaling members who threaten to create a separate alliance will dominate debate. A report by the agency highlights how susceptible whales, dolphins and porpoises are to toxic chemical pollutants. It also warns there are health risks to people who eat them. "The threat of chemi Read More Go to Site American Cetacean Society Monterey Bay Chapter Votes:0 American Cetacean Society Monterey Bay Chapter The American Cetacean Society engages in educational, conservational, and scientific pursuits for the purpose of expanding scientific knowledge of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and related creatures. Services offered by the Monterey Bay Chapter include monthly meetings open to the public, featuring presentations about whales, dolphins and related aspects of the marine environment. Recent Soundings newsletters in pdf format are now available online. The Monterey Bay Chapter of ACS celebrated our twentieth anniversary in 2000. Celebration of this occasion included publication of a special anniversary issue of our newsletter, Soundings . Excerpts from the special issue of Soundings are included on this website. Meetings, Events, Conferences and Ex Read More Go to Site Antarctic.com.au | Antarctic | Soviet Antarctic Expedition | Antarctic Cruise Ship | Antarctic Voyages Votes:0 Antarctic.com.au Related Searches: Soviet Antarctic Expedition Antarctic Cruise Ship Antarctic Voyages Antarctic Tourism British Antarctic Survey Antarctic Treaty System Antarctic Penguin Antarctic Seals Sponsored Listings for WHALES Associated Sites Antarctica with Quark Travel with Quark Expeditions, the leader in polar adventure. www.quarkexpeditions.com/ Travel to Antarctica Cruise, Fly or Adventure travel to Antarctica. 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Minke whales The Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) is the smallest member of the Baleopterans with a length between 9 and 10 meters and weighing up top 8 tons. It is, however, the most abundant whale species, having profited from the strong exploitation of thei Read More Go to Site Bagheera: An Endangered Species and Endangered Animal Online Education Resource Votes:0 HOME | IN THE WILD | IN THE CLASS | RESOURCES | NEWS VANISHING | EXTINCT | SPOTLIGHT | CLASSROOM <<RETURN TO VANISHING VANISHING IN THE WILD: THE GRAY WHALE The gray whale is known as both the friendly whale and the fighting whale. Yupik Eskimos who hunt the gray whale in Alaska, and 19th century commercial whalers who hunted the gray whale in Mexico have each called it "devil fish" because of its reputation for fighting back and overturning boats when attacked. Today, gray whales are protected by law, and tourists who view them at their breeding and calving grounds in Mexico, regard them as friendly. The whales seem to be curious about these tourists and frequently swim up to their boats and allow the visitors to touch their barnacle-covered backs. The experience is thrilling and ma Read More Go to Site Baleen Whales Votes:0 Baleen Whales Baleen whales are usually largest of the two types of whales. Baleen whales' bodies are usually light gray to brown or black on top with a lighter underside. Baleen Baleen whales have no teeth. Instead, they stain food from the water through their comb-like baleen plates that are located in their upper jaw. Their mouth has hairy plates of baleen hanging from the upper jaw. The whale swims with its mouth open to get a mouthful of water. The water contains large concentration of krill and other very small animals. It uses its hug tongue to push the water out of its mouth through the baleen , it traps the food animals in the baleen's hairy fiber. The whale can then lick the food from the baleen. Some baleen whales have folds under the chin. The folds let the whale take a big mou Read More Go to Site Baleen Whales Votes:0 Courtesy of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Photo by National Marine Fisheries Service Baleen whales Baleen whales don't have teeth, but have hundreds of rows of fingernail-like plates of baleen. The baleen in a whale's mouth hangs down like teeth of a comb from the roof of the whale's mouth. These plates act as filters for catching food. Most baleen whales feed by taking a large mouthful of food and water, and then use their tongues to swish the water out through their baleen plates. The food gets trapped behind the baleen. Most baleen whales eat krill, shrimp like animals or small fish. All baleen whales eat by filtering or straining tiny plants and animals from seawater. Although baleen whales eat very small things on the food chain, they are very large and Read More Go to Site Beluga Whales Gallery- Underwater Photography by Brandon D. 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COLE Marine Photography gallery 14 Home Welcome Search Gallery Bio, Stocklist, etc. Photo Buyers New Contact Us GALLERY 14- Other Whales- Belugas, Grays, Rights, etc. page 1 of 2 Beluga Whales Please link to our new and improved web site here D MR-3 Beluga Whales MR-31 Beluga Whales MR-33 Beluga Whales MR-1 Beluga Whale MR-183 Beluga Whale MR-58 Beluga Whales MR-175 Beluga Whales MR-2 Beluga Whales MR-66 Beluga Whales MR-44 Beluga Whales, mother and newborn MR-53 Beluga Whale MR-7 Beluga Whales MR-188 Beluga Whales MR-208 Beluga Whales MR-29 Beluga Whales MR-32 Beluga Whales MR-321 Beluga Whales MR-35 Beluga Whales MR-36 Beluga Whale MR-43 Beluga Whale MR-5 Beluga Whales MR-56 Beluga Whales MR-60 Beluga Whales MR-61 Beluga Whales MR-180 Beluga Whales MR-54 Beluga Whales continue Read More Go to Site Big Animals Photography Expeditions - Wildlife and Underwater Photography Adventures Votes:0 Welcome Screen Home of Worldwide Photo Expeditions Hot News Links Guest Comments About Us/Contact Sailfish Run Isla Mujeres, Mexico (9 days) Cocos: The Sharks Island Dedicated Rebreather Expedition (14 days) Galapagos Islands Special Voyage (14 days Sept. 2009) Ultimate Antarctica II 90th Anniversary of Shackleton's Rescue Mission (19 days) Antarctic Peninsula Deep Flight Aviator Underwater Flight School Big ‘7’ African Safari Argentina’s Orcas Blue Whales Great White Sharks Sardine Run Wild Coast Humpback Whales Niue Orcas (Killer Whales) Polar Bears, Narwhales & Belugas Peter Hughes Diving Premier live-aboard diving operation to the world's most brilliant reefs. Private Charters Available for: Atlantic Spotted Dolphin The Bahamas Big Animals Photography Expeditions 2000 Read More Go to Site Blue whale photographs underwater - Balaenoptera musculus Votes:0 Blue whale photographs and video. Underwater and topside nature photography from Southern California. All images Copyright © Mike Johnson. All rights reserved. 1 2 3 Next M2003 QuickTime Video On this page... Blue Whale Balaenoptera musculus baleen whale rorqual krill whale with diver cow and calf fluke I911 M967 M1718 M331 M330 M1749 M340 M770 M335 M769 M969 M1765 M773 M1766 M9203 M1767 1 2 3 Next Features : Blue whale I II Ocean Sunfish Pelagic Crabs By-the-Wind Sailors Zooplankton I II FAQ Kelp Mammals Open Ocean Reefs Sand Shore Rays Video Desert World Above Credits Home Contact Mike Johnson Terms of Use and Frequently Asked Questions Read More Go to Site Blue Whales Votes:0 Home : : Blue Whales The Blue whale is the largest creature of the sea, in fact, it is the largest creature known to man. Contrary to what most people think, even though Blue whales live in the sea, they are mammals. They breathe air, have their babies born alive and can live anywhere from 30 to 70 years. The Blue whale is a baleen whale, and instead of having teeth, Blue whales have around 300-400 baleen plates in their mouths. They fall under the category of the rorquals, which are the largest of the baleen family. The scientific name of the Blue whale is, Balsenoptera musculus. Key Words: Balaenoptera musculus, Suborder Mysticeti, balaenoptera intermedia, balaenoptera brevicauds, baleen whale, rorqual, calf, sulfur bottom, Sibbald^s Rorqual, Great Northern Rorqual, gulpers, blowholes, b Read More Go to Site Boreal Forests of the World Mammal Species - Narwhal Votes:0 BACK Mammal Species of the World's Boreal Forests BIRDS Monodon monoceros Narwhal The Narwhal means "corpse whale" in Old Norse. Description Distinguishing Features - Length: up to 4.9 m; weight: up to 1600 kg. Overall colouration: adults, dark bluish-gray or brownish with slate-colored blotches on back and sides; young are slate-gray and lighten with age. Body: stout. Head: blunt with a long, spirally-twisted, "unicorn-like" horn. Males are slightly larger than females. Habitat Mainly Arctic seas, rarely straying away from ice; in summer they infrequently enter estuaries, deep fjords, and bays. Diet Primarily fish, squid and crustaceans. 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Close to boat by 3 whales!! 10/23/07 (Check out this picture) See streaming videos o Read More Go to Site Cascadia Research Votes:0 Cascadia Research is a non-profit, tax-exempt (recognized by the IRS under501c3) scientific and education organization based in Olympia, Washington, USA. We were founded in 1979 primarily to conduct research needed to manage and protect threatened marine mammals. New news: Two new papers on killer whales published (October 2007) Discovery of blue whales off British Columbia (15 August 2007) Update on our August 2007 Hawai?i field project New publication on false killer whale population structure (4 August 2007) Updated and new pages on strandings , SPLASH , and gray whales (30 July 2007) Cascadia in the News Research Trips to Nicaragua Current Projects Cascadia's Qualifications Biologists at Cascadia Cascadia's Reports and Publications SPLASH - Humpback whale study Humpback and Blue Whale Read More Go to Site Center for Whale Research Votes:0 CWR Research Facts Photos Portfolio Shop OrcaCam Staff Donate Contact Welcome to the Center for Whale Research. The Center for Whale Research was founded to promote and conduct benign studies on populations of whales, dolphins and porpoises, and to report factual results of these studies to governments, organizations and individuals for the purpose of conserving these remarkable marine animals for future generations. • BREAKING NEWS: New calf seen in J-pod, November 6, 2007 • For 2007 Encounters and Reports: <click here> 2007 ID GUIDES UPDATED!!! "Summer 2007 Edition" — The Center's semi-annual 'Orca Survey Photo-ID Guides to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community' now available and in stock! — Produced by the Center for Whale Research WORLD OF W Read More Go to Site Center for Whale Research Votes:0 Center for Whale Research (this is our old website, the new website can be found at www.whaleresearch.com ) The Center for Whale Research was founded in 1976 to promote, conduct and support benign research on marine mammals of the Order Cetacea - whales, dolphins and porpoises. The research method is primarily long term (multi-year) photo-identification of individuals within populations, which provides baseline data for demographic and behavioral studies. The knowledge gained from these studies is provided to the scientific community, to governments, to the public and to conservation organizations. Sperm whale ( Physeter macrocephalus ) breaching The principle studies underway are Orca Survey - a long term photo-identification study of killer whales in the Pacific Northwest, conducted cont Read More Go to Site Cetaceans Votes:0 Last modified: Wednesday December 6th, 2000 Classification of whales order Cetacea The cetacean suborders A note on the taxonomy of whales and dolphins Classification of the sperm whales Sources for the names in different languages order Cetacea Mysticeti Baleen Whales Baardwalvissen Bartenwale Bardehvaler Hetulavalaat Bardvalar Bardehvaler MysticÈtes Misticeti Ballenas de barbas Odontoceti Toothed Whales Tandwalvissen Zahnwale Tannhvaler Hammasvalaat Tandvalar Tandhvaler OdontocÈtes Odontoceti Ballenas dentadas The cetacean suborders The modern cetaceans, the order Cetacea , are represented by two suborders: the baleen whales or Mysticeti and the toothed whales or Odontoceti . The third suborder, the Archeoceti is now extinct. The main differences between the two groups are: Mysticeti Odo Read More Go to Site Charlotte, The Vermont Whale Votes:0 Charlotte, The Vermont Whale An Electronic Museum Founded on this website December, 1993 An Introduction To The Story Directory of Exhibits About The Project Directed by Jeff Howe Director of Exhibits and Programs North Museum of Natural History and Science Lancaster, PA Produced by Wesley Alan Wright Media Specialist, Academic Computing Services, University of Vermont Brought to you through the courtesy of Computing and Information Technology, University of Vermont. Copyright © 1996 The University of Vermont and others. All rights reserved. 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Now, choose a destination by clicking your desired link... Project SeaWolf Main Page | ECOS: Outdoor Business Links | News & Issues (Featuring SeaWolf's 'Luna' Position) | Articles & Resources | SeaWolf Adventure Marine Productions | Springer's Story (A-73) ORCA RESCUE *CURRENT PROJECTS for Summer 2007* SeaWolf is currently in the production of a new documentary on the southern resident orca whale population in partnership with a major west coast television station. This project was made possible with the generous support of the Russell Family Foundation . Bro Read More Go to Site Cook Inlet Alaska Beluga Whales and Beluga Whales in Western Alaska Votes:0 ? Home ?| ? Protected Resources | ? Alaska Whales ? | ? Beluga Whales in Alaska Beluga Whales in Alaska Several of the following are PDF files which require free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view, navigate and print. Adobe also offers free tools for the visually disabled . Beluga whales in the Beaufort Sea. Photo: NOAA Fisheries, National Marine Mammal Laboratory Management Alaska Beluga Whales Co-Management Agreements Stock Assessments Permits and Applications for Incidental Take Authorizations Cook Inlet Beluga Whales Management and Recovery - Proposed ESA Listing Development Projects of Concern Federal Regulations and Notices Species of Concern Stock Status Proposed Restricted Harvest Area Research Satellite Tracking, Aerial Surveys, Genetics, Life History, Status Reviews and Stock Read More Go to Site Endangered Whales in the Southern CA Planning Area -- MMS Pacific Region Votes:0 Questions? Need more information? Please Write: Pacific Public Information Comments about our website? Contact Web Master E ndangered Whales in the Southern California Planning Area Five of the six endangered whales found in southern California waters are baleen whales, which feed by filtering their food through fringed baleen plates. The sixth is the sperm whale, the largest of the toothed whales. Populations of all these species were sharply reduced by commercial whaling in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, some to the verge of extinction. As a result, in 1970, seven species were listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The seventh species, the gray whale, has since recovered to what are believed to be pre-whaling levels and has recently been removed from the List of Read More Go to Site FAQ's - Humpback Whales by MAUI CHEETAH Votes:0 FAQ's - Humpback Whales INDEX Activities Classifieds Driving Events FAQs Folklore Halloween Jet Lag Hints Movies Net Cams Newspapers Places Planner Restaurants Savings Sightseeing Signs Things To Do Trivia Whales Lighter Collection Messages Personal Schoolmates Words Comments HOME Where is the best place and time to see the whales? This is the most asked question. The problem is that the whales do not publish a schedule for us. It is always a hit and miss proposition. The whales can always be sighted from any vantage point where you can see the water. The higher up and the closer you are, the better chances you have. The whale watch cruises guarantee that you will see a whale. All the boat operators stay in touch with each other via CB radio relating where the whales have been spotted. Pat Read More Go to Site Follow The Whales Votes:0 FOLLOWING THE WHALE TRAIL by ANN HAZARD Imagine this. You're a 49 foot, 73,000 pound, very pregnant gray whale.You've spent nearly two months swimming from the frigid waters of the Bering Sea toward your calving grounds in San Ignacio Lagoon, halfway down the coast of Baja California on the Pacific side of the peninsula. It's the day before Christmas and you've just passed the city of Ensenada and rounded the tip of Punta Banda. As you come up to the ocean's surface to blow, you hear the splashing of oars. Raising your massive head up out of the water, you fix a softball-sized eyeball on a pair of humans paddling along in bright yellow boats. Rumor has it, these creatures call what you'redoing spyhopping. Right before your head slams back down into the water, you see the humans pointing an Read More Go to Site Full Story Votes:0 Dear Friend of the Whales, In 1995, all of the crew on board the conservation ship Edward Abbey were privileged to meet a young, friendly whale we named Buddy. Buddy is a resident Gray whale off Cape Flattery, Washington, who feeds along the cliffs there year-round. This October, Buddy may be blasted to death against those cliffs, near the reservation at Neah Bay. We cannot let this happen. This letter is going to be short and to the point. This is the call to action you have been waiting for. You and I both know where we stand on this issue, or you wouldn't be reading this. This is not an abstract environmental issue being debated by scientists and politicians thousands of miles away. This slaughter will happen in Washington state waters! Once whales are killed here, the status of the U.S Read More Go to Site Glacier Bay Alaska - Whale Watching Tours with Fairweather Adventures Votes:0 The humpback whales are frequently observed swimming and feeding close to shorelines along the southern coast of Alaska. Humpback whales are toothless. (Baleen Whales) P ainting by Duncan Murrell Baleen is a comb-like structure in a whale's mouth that acts as a filter during feeding, it hangs from the upper jaw. The inside of the baleen is edged with hairy plates (the filtering mechanism). see picture below. photo by Duncan Murrell Baleen is made of the same material your fingernails and hair are - keratin. There are ten different 'Baleen whales': Blue, Bowhead, Bryde's, Fin, Gray, Humpback, Minke, Right, Sei and Pygmy right whales. Blue whales are the largest animals ever in existence (bigger than the biggest dinosaur). Whales are not fish, they are warm-blooded mammals. Like almost all m Read More Go to Site Go to WhaleNet Votes:0 Click here to go to WhaleNet Read More Go to Site Go to WhaleNet Votes:0 Click here to go to WhaleNet Read More Go to Site Golden State Images - Gray Whale Photographs - Stock Photography Votes:0 Natural History Photography of California The Stock Photography Resource for California Marine Wildlife & Coastal Scenic Images Photo Search: Advanced [ Photography ] Gray Whale Photographs ( Eschrichtius robustus ) Display all Gray Whale and related images See Also - | Marine Mammals | Blue Whale | Fin Whale | Dolphin | Open Ocean | Range: Bering Sea to Baja California Early each year, Gray Whales pass along the California coast on their annual migration to the lagoons of Baja California, Mexico. They are mottled gray in color and can achive lengths of up to 45 feet. Although hunted nearly to extinction, they have largely recovered due to the protection of the endangered species & marine mammal protection acts. WGR-001 WGR-002 WGR-003 WGR-004 WGR-005 WGR-006 WGR-007 WGR-008 WGR-009 WGR-01 Read More Go to Site Gray Whale watching in Big Sur, California Votes:0 Lodging Camping Calendar Restaurants Beaches Art Galleries Big Sur Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Weddings Site Map GRAY WHALE Big Sur Information Guide Accommodations/Lodging Art Galleries & Gift Shops Beaches Businesses -->Miscellaneous Services Calendar of events Campfire Program Camping Chamber of Commerce Church Services Community Page Construction Companies Contact Us Directions/Map to Big Sur ...<<<<Ecology Section>>>>... --> Bald Eagles --> Condors --> Blue Whales --> Gray Whales --> Humpback Whales --> Elephant Seals --> Monarch Butterfly --> Mountain Lions --> Redwood Trees --> Sea Otters Emergency Telephone # Esselen Indians Hiking Hiking Trails History of Big Sur Hot Springs in Big Sur Hunting & Fishing Guidelines In The Read More Go to Site Gulf of Maine Aquarium: Marine Mammals Profiles Votes:0 Java script:scrolling text message: Learn about the behavior and communication of marine mammals... Cetacean Behavior Communication | Social Structure Adaptations | Human Interaction Frequently Asked Questions | Photo Gallery Marine Mammal Start Page Marine Mammal Profiles | Natural History Cetaceans In the Gulf of Maine | The Scientific Method Current Research | Classroom Activities Links and Bibliography Email us! Photography on this page by Bill Curtsinger Photography. and Center for Cetacean Research and Conservation All Rights Reserved. Gulf of Maine Aquarium Gulf of Maine Aquarium Home Page Gulf of Maine Aquarium Site Index Telephone: (207) 772-2321 Copyright © 1999. Gulf of Maine Aquarium. All rights reserved. Please email comments to Webmaster Read More Go to Site Gulf of Maine Aquarium: Marine Mammals Profiles Votes:0 Java script:scrolling text message: Learn about the behavior and communication of marine mammals... Cetacean Behavior Communication | Social Structure Adaptations | Human Interaction Frequently Asked Questions | Photo Gallery Marine Mammal Start Page Marine Mammal Profiles | Natural History Cetaceans In the Gulf of Maine | The Scientific Method Current Research | Classroom Activities Links and Bibliography Email us! Photography on this page by Bill Curtsinger Photography. and Center for Cetacean Research and Conservation All Rights Reserved. Gulf of Maine Aquarium Gulf of Maine Aquarium Home Page Gulf of Maine Aquarium Site Index Telephone: (207) 772-2321 Copyright © 1999. Gulf of Maine Aquarium. All rights reserved. Please email comments to Webmaster Read More Go to Site Hawaii Whale Research Foundation | Research, Conservation, Education Votes:0 Hawaii Whale Research Foundation To Study is to Learn... To Learn is to Understand... To Understand is to Appreciate... To Appreciate is to Value... To Value is to Save HWRF Home Hawaiian Humpbacks Marine Mammals Social Roles Mating and Calving Competition Humpback Behaviors Whale Watching Brochure Research Methods Identification Research Community Life Histories Social Affiliation Social Behaviors Publications Research Collaborations Permits and Protection Public Awareness About HWRF Mission Statement Personnel Volunteer Opportunities Contact HWRF Student Questions Photos and Video Supporters Links The Hawaii Whale Research Foundation is a small nonprofit group of dedicated volunteers conducting field research on humpback whale social affiliation, behavior and communication in the belief Read More Go to Site Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary: Welcome Votes:0 Aloha and Welcome to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary! The Sanctuary protects humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai`i. ANNOUNCEMENTS A humpback mother and its calf. Photo credit: Flip Nicklin, Minden Pictures, NOAA Fisheries Permit #987 IT'S WHALE SEASON IN HAWAII! As many as 10,000 humpback whales may visit Hawaiian waters every year from November through May. When in Hawai`i, these acrobatic, 45-ton marine mammals delight wildlife enthusiasts, but can pose safety hazards for boaters and other ocean users. SAFE BOATING CAMPAIGN! In an effort to protect humpback whales and promote safe boating practices the sanctuary has launched a special Ocean Etiquette campaign. Visit the campaign webpage to download pertinent materials as well as public service announc Read More Go to Site High North Alliance Library Votes:0 Welcome to the Library. Please choose the topic you require information on by selecting it from the list below. Japans research whaling in the northwestern Pacific, anno 2000 Minke whaling in the North Atlantic anno 2000 Marine Mammal Hunts The Ethical Aspects (Animal Rights / Animal Welfare) The Save-the-Whale/Seal Movements (Organisations) National and EU Marine Mammal Policies Whale Intelligence and Behaviour - Facts and Myths International Trade (GATT/CITES) International and Regional Management Regimes (NAMMCO/IWC) International Opinion MediaWatch Whale / Seal Watching Aboriginal Subsistence / Culture The Sustainable Use Concept / Related Issues / Trapping Environmental Threats Interaction Marine Mammals / Fisheries - Including Tuna-Dolphin General / Other Texts High North Alliance Pu Read More Go to Site Home Page Votes:0 M E R S E A M arine E ducation and R esearch of S outh E ast A laska Humpback's Orcas News 2000 Id's 2001 Id's What is MERSEA MERSEA is a non-profit organization established in 1996, to conduct research, identify whales, and to inform and educate as many people as possible about whales and the marine environment. Mission: To conduct research and provide education on whales and the marine environment. It is only through research and education that awareness and long lasting protection can be established. Very little study and almost no documentation on Humpback Whale sightings and behavior has been conducted in the Juneau area of Southeast Alaska. We believe that through research and work with the public, real progress can be made in understanding the marine environment, not only in our are Read More Go to Site Humpback Whale Behavior Maui Hawaii Votes:0 Humpback Whale Behavior Diving Abilities Feeding Fasting Social Behavior Baby Whales Whale Song Diving Abilities Whale watching requires patience, as whales spend most of their lives out of our field of vision. Usually, the only reason whales come to the surface is to breathe. The average down time or dive time for humpbacks is between 5 and 15 minutes in length (3-5 minutes for calves.) Humpbacks are capable of holding their breath for 45 minutes or longer, however, dives of this length are unusual. Whales have very efficient lungs. Humans exchange only 15% to 20% of the air within our lungs with each breath we take. Whales on the other hand, exchange over 90% of the air in their lungs with every breath. The size of a humpback's lungs also assists its breathing capacity. Its lungs are the Read More Go to Site HUMPBACK WHALES Votes:0 HUMPBACK WHALES I. BIOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY Although their general shape resembles that of a fish, humpback whales are mammals just like humans, and exhibit a number of traits common to all mammals including the following: they are warm blooded they breathe air they bear live young and nurse them with milk Like all whales and dolphins, humpback whales belong to the order cetacea . An order is the fourth level used in biological classification. Biological classification is the method by which all living organisms are scientifically named and classified. The science of biological classification is called taxonomy . There are seven levels of biological classification, the remaining levels are listed below: Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species- contains those organisms most close Read More Go to Site index Votes:0 A GRAY WHALE WATCHING GUIDE GRAY WHALES 101 WHALE WATCH 2006 WINSTON `S WEB LINKS GRAY WHALE WATCHING BOATS and TOURS FUN ZONE To Enter This Web site Click On The ICONS Below . E-MAIL WINSTON @ w_pup@yahoo.com PHOTOS OF GRAY WHALES BALEEN WHALES All the graphics on these pages ( including the animation ) were made by the author , using clip-art & paint programs by corel .micrografx & ulead. All photographs were taken by the author . If you wish to use anything on this site , please contact the author first. Check out Dick Russell's book on Gray whales. "Eye of the Whale" Read More Go to Site index Votes:0 A GRAY WHALE WATCHING GUIDE GRAY WHALES 101 WHALE WATCH 2006 WINSTON `S WEB LINKS GRAY WHALE WATCHING BOATS and TOURS FUN ZONE To Enter This Web site Click On The ICONS Below . E-MAIL WINSTON @ w_pup@yahoo.com PHOTOS OF GRAY WHALES BALEEN WHALES All the graphics on these pages ( including the animation ) were made by the author , using clip-art & paint programs by corel .micrografx & ulead. All photographs were taken by the author . If you wish to use anything on this site , please contact the author first. Check out Dick Russell's book on Gray whales. "Eye of the Whale" Read More Go to Site Indonesia Oceanic Cetacean Program- Index Votes:0 Welcome to the Indonesia Oceanic Cetacean Program Explore the whales and dolphins of the world's largest and most biodiverse tropical island chain - Indonesia: Bunaken-Manado Tua Marine Park, Northern Sulawesi Sangihe-Talaud Archipelago Komodo National Park & World Heritage Area Indonesia Oceanic Cetacean Program Indonesia Oceanic Cetacean Expeditions Research Area Description Photo Galleries Organisation Profile Indonesia Oceanic Cetacean Program I ndonesian waters have an exceptionally high whale and dolphin diversity. Twenty nine different cetacean species inhabit these waters, several of which are rare and endangered. More than one third of all known whales and dolphins species worldwide can be found here. The Indonesian Oceanic Cetacean Program (IOCP) conducts research in three remote Read More Go to Site International Fund for Animal Welfare | Join Campaigns | Protecting Whales around the World Votes:0 International Fund for Animal Welfare | Join Campaigns | Protecting Whales around the World International Fund for Animal Welfare | Join Campaigns | Protecting Whales around the World: IFAW's mission is to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress. We seek to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies. ifaw, animals, animal welfare, environment, conservation, habitat, nature, wildlife, seals, whales. International Fund for Animal Welfare | Join Campaigns | Protecting Whales around the World Read More Go to Site INTERSEA FOUNDATION, Alaska whale research expeditions, whale photos, cetacean lectures Votes:0 The Intersea Foundation Intersea Foundation Home Page Donations Who We Are Expeditions Lectures Photo Exhibits Sound Archives Scientific Achievements History of Vessels Publications Cynthia D'Vincent Intersea Foundation , a non-profit corporation, conducts whale research expeditions in Southeast Alaska and other parts of the world. These high adventure natural history and research voyages enable lay people to assist scientists in the study of cetaceans and their environment. The research focus is on cooperative feeding humpback whales, a behavior discovered by Cynthia D'Vincent, the founder/director of Intersea Foundation. The documentation of humpback whales and killer whales includes individual identification through photography, cinematography, and videography. Recording of the humpback Read More Go to Site Journey North Gray Whale: Spring, 2001 Votes:0 Gray Whale Migration Update: February 7, 2001 Today's Report Includes: On the Whale Trail A Whale of a Baby Ideal Nurseries: Challenge Question #1 Teacher Tip Got Milk? Challenge Question #2 The Journey North Begins! On the Whale Trail Gray Whale Nurseries (Click on face of map) This time of year, gray whales are still plowing south by the hundreds. Their 5,000-6,000 mile swim takes them from their frigid Arctic feeding grounds to warm, sheltered lagoons that offer the ideal place for them to mate and give birth. Thousands of whale watchers from the West Coast of North America and other places far and wide will come out onto the open Pacific waters to see the migrating whales. Since December, gray whales have been arriving in the four calving and mating lagoons of Mexico's Baja California Read More Go to Site Keiko the Killer Whale, Oregon (Marine Life) Votes:0 --> --> USA > Oregon Keiko the Killer Whale Star of 'Free Willy' Succumbs to Pneumonia in Norway Keiko, the killer whale star of Free Willy and Free Willy II , moved from Mexico City via cargo plane into his new home at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in January, 1996. Over the next 32 months, Keiko was rehabilitated at the aquarium, where more than 2.5 million people paid him a visit. In the fall of 1998, Keiko was moved to a pen in the waters of the North Atlantic off Iceland. Once there, his handlers prepared him for the wild, teaching him to catch live fish on his own without the dependency on humans. Keiko was released from Iceland in July 2002, but he swam straight for Norway on a 870-mile trek. Keiko found Taknes Bay, a clear, calm pocket of coastal water deep enough that it doesn't fr Read More Go to Site Killer whale (Orcinus orca) biology Votes:0 If your browser can run frames, reload the page. If your browser don't run frames, then click here to browse in a non-framed page. Copyright © by Eric PONCELET (web site creation) Read More Go to Site Land based whale watching and boat based whale watching in Hermanus, Walker Bay, Western Province,South Africa. Votes:0 Hermanus - The world's best land based whale watching spot. South Africa - luxury property and real estate for sale - Hermanus. Estate agency for property development dealing with executive homes and security estates in prestige areas of Hermanus. More...... The World's best land based whale watching spot Visit Hermanus. The holiday destination for a dream vacation. 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Living in the Ocean: Adaptations of Cetaceans and other Marine Mammals Marine mammals have evolved throughout time to overcome the challenges caused by living in am aquatic habitat. There are three orders of marine mammals that are extant. Order Carnivora includes sea otters, seals, sea lions, and walrus. Manatees and dugongs are included in the order Sirenia. Order Cetacea, which will be the of this paper, contains two sub-orders: Sub-order Odontoceti is the toothed w Read More Go to Site main Votes:0 AMAZING ORCAS Orca photo Copyright ©, Bill Hutchinson, The Kenai Peninsula Eagle PresS™ used here with permission. Introduction An orca whale is a marine mammal. It can weigh up to 10 tons. Orcas are also known as killer whales. The word killer whale can make you afraid to go on that swimming trip that you and your dad planned at the beach, but scientists have been studying these animals for over twenty years and there has not been one documented case of a killer whale harming a human. This web site is dedicated to orca whales and the students who want to learn more about them. So dive into tons of fun filled activities, a fun to do test, and a maze (don't forget the facts). Then after you're done you just might want to go on that swimming trip. 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The MBNMS is part of a system of 13 National Marine Sanctuaries administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Read More Go to Site Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Home Page Votes:0 Click here for more maps Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary's PSA (1/23/07) Welcome to The Sanctuary The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is a Federally protected marine area offshore of California's central coast. Stretching from Marin to Cambria, the MBNMS encompasses a shoreline length of 276 miles and 5,322 square miles of ocean. Supporting one of the world's most diverse marine ecosystems, it is home to numerous mammals, seabirds, fishes, invertebrates and plants in a remarkably productive coastal environment. The MBNMS was established for the purpose of resource protection, research, education, and public use of this national treasure. 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Learn the facts behind the mystique of the sperm whale, the beast immortalized by Herman Melville in MOBY DICK. In a special Q & A interview, meet whale researcher Jonathan Gordon , who sails around the world in search of these great beasts. Investigate one of the fascinating ways sperm whale families interact and communicate with each other. Don't miss the Web links, books, and print articles in our Resources section. We also present a special multimedia feature, " Swimming With Whales ," that takes you on an underwater journey to learn more about the habits, biology, and social structure of sperm whales. 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As a steward, NOAA Fisheries Service conserves, pro Read More Go to Site NRDC: Wildlife Votes:0 Print this Page In this Section Main Page Global Warming Oil & Energy Air Oceans Water Wildlands Wildlife Health Environmental Justice U.S. Law & Policy Nuclear Weapons, Waste & Energy Smart Growth International Issues Green Enterprise Wildlife on the Brink The gray whale, the bighorn sheep, the desert tortoise, the steelhead trout -- these are just a few of the creatures whose habitats and very existence are now in danger. The threats vary, from pollution to logging to harmful development, but the effect on wildlife is the same: shrinking habitat and the inability to survive and reproduce. In Brief Animals & Birds Fish Whales & Marine Mammals Habitat Preservation In Depth Animals & Birds Fish Whales & Marine Mammals Habitat Preservation Grizzly Bears in Peril Yellowstone's grizzly bears s Read More Go to Site Ocean Alliance - www.oceanalliance.org Votes:0 View previous updates from the 5.5 year Voyage on PBS online. www.pbs.org/odyssey To learn more about the Voyage, click here . August 17, 2005 "We Did It! The Voyage Comes Home to Boston" "Today at 10am, the Research Vessel Odyssey sailed into Boston harbor after almost five and a half years studying sperm whales and ocean pollution on all oceans around the world." Read more on PBS >> DOMETIC joins the Ocean Alliance. To read more about other partners of the Ocean Alliance, click here . The Instituto de Concervacion de Ballenas in Patagonia, Argentina has been a long term part of the Right Whale Research Program . Ocean Alliance, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 1971 by biologist Roger Payne. Led by Dr. Payne and Chief Executive Officer Iain Kerr, Ocean Alliance collects a broa Read More Go to Site orca Votes:0 A Brief Overview of Whales - Laura Storey Whales Extinction: Whales have been hunted for 4,000 years. Whale's oil, blubber, baleen, and meat were once of enormous value. Due to the demand for these items commercial whaling in the seas began around 1700. Today there are still whalers who hunt in Norway and Japan. Whale meat now sells for $300 per pound and of the whales sold for their meat, 50% come from endangered whale species that are internationally protected. The Beluga whale in North America's St. Lawrence River is among the most contaminated species on Earth because of ocean pollution; another cause for many whales' extinction. The humpback whale can be used as an example to demonstrate how many whales have become extinct. 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Each pod has b Read More Go to Site orcacam.com: The Leading Wildlife Site on the Net Votes:0 orcacam.com: The Leading Wildlife Site on the Net This page requires frames. Read More Go to Site Orcas in Captivity Votes:0 Orcas in Captivity see what the controversy is all about education? entertainment? - or - exploitation? you decide! Every Great Theme Park Has An Unforgettable Ride. When it comes to memorable experiences, perhaps nothing compares with sitting on the back of a killer whale. At any number of his Sea World TM shows, Shamu graces some lucky child with a thrill that is shared by the entire audience. Maclean's magazine advertisement, November 18, 1991. Photo 1995 Kelly Bullock current distribution of known captive orcas aggression toward other captives - some examples the global industry - worldwide live-captures at a glance notable quotes Sea World's orcas the times, they are a-changing known pregnancies/births of captive orcas the light side questionable captive breeding management recommende Read More Go to Site Order Cetacea Votes:0 The Mammals of Texas - Online Edition ORDER CETACEA: WHALES, PORPOISES, AND DOLPHINS Small to extremely large, hairless, fish-shaped mammals that are adapted strictly to an aquatic habitat; front limbs modified as flippers or fins, hind limbs absent, except for vestigial internal remnants; eyes and ears small, the latter valvular and lacking external parts; skull telescoped so that nostrils open on top of head through a single or double blowhole; no vocal apparatus, the so-called roar being produced by expelled air; soft palate and epiglottis so modified that nasal cavities connect directly with lungs and not with mouth; tail lengthened and dermal elements expanded into broad, flattened flukes; mammary glands situated on either side of vaginal opening, the single teat lodged in a slitlike Read More Go to Site Order Cetacea Votes:0 Cetaceans Mammals of the ocean Family Delphinidae Blackfish False Killer Whale Pygmy Killer Whale Melon-headed Whale Dolphins Short-Beaked Common Dolphin Dusky Dolphin Bottlenose Dolphin Family Balaenopteridae Rorquals Blue Whale Humpback Whale Order Cetacea Cetaceans are a fair-sized group of mammals made up of 13 families and 81 (known) species. Cetaceans are marine mammals and range in size from 6 to 100 ft in length. The order Cetacea includes the blue whale, the largest animal on Earth. There are 3 distinct groups of cetaceans, the whales, the dolphins, and the porpoises. These three groups are found in two suborders: Odontoceti (toothed whales) and Mysticeti (baleen whales). All porpoises and dolphins, as well as some whales, are toothed whales. The other whales, such as the blue wha Read More Go to Site Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau - Oxnard, California - Grey Whale's Migration Votes:0 HOME SITE MAP Hotels | Attractions | Dining | Events | Meetings | Media | Contact Grey Whale's Migration The gray whale is the only living member of the baleen whale family Eschrichtiidae. The gray whale differs from the other two baleen whale families primarily in its feeding behavior – it is a bottom feeder. Gray whales inhabit the eastern North Pacific Ocean. They spend summers in the icy waters of the Bering and Chukchi seas, off Alaska. As the ice pack advances in the fall, gray whales embark on one of the longest known migrations of any mammal. Hugging the North American coastline, the whales swim south more than 9,000 km (5,600 mi.) to Baja California, Mexico. The gray whale forages along the ocean floor. Turning on its side, the gray whale gulps great mouthfuls of silt, strain Read More Go to Site Pacific Whale Foundation Votes:0 Welcome to the Pacific Whale Foundation Website. The non profit organization dedicated to protecting whales and their ocean home. home Contact us log in About Us News Success Stories Review Financials Map & Directions Contact Us FAQ Site Map Eco Tours Whalewatch Eco-Adventures Molokini Snorkel Eco-Adven... Lanai' Wild Dolphin Ecotou... Sunset Cruises History Cruises Charters Holiday Cruises Stargazing and Moonlight C... 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See full story >> ::Advertisement IN DINING Thanksgiving at Land's End Shopping, dining and history - it's the Read More Go to Site Pygmy Sperm Whale - kogia breviceps The Firecracker Whale by Max Newman April 1996. A current study of available information on this remarkable whale Votes:0 The Firecracker Whale A Compilation of Available Information on Kogia breviceps The Pygmy Sperm Whale by M. Maxwell A. Newman, with assistance from Gary C. Newman Fairbanks, Alaska - April 15, 1996 Last updated December 20, 2001 Abstract This paper examines the body of available information on kogia breviceps , commonly known as the pygmy sperm whale. Research from strandings of pygmy sperm whales comprise the basic knowledge of this intriguing creature. They are thought to range throughout tropical and temperate waters, but are considered rare. Much smaller than the 15 meter sperm whale and slightly larger than the 3 meter dwarf sperm whale, these three are the only known members of the suborder odonteceti or toothed whales. First identified in 1838 by de Blainville, it has been confused Read More Go to Site Relocate Votes:0 Sorry, your browser does not support Java Script. Read More Go to Site Save the Whales Votes:0 Help Save Marine Mammals - Click Here - You are visitor number since 8 July 2007 Last Update 7/22/07 Our Purpose Contact Us Memoriams Inspiration ? Fundraisers ? Letters ? Poems Whale Books, Movies & Links Whale Activities ? Whale Box ? 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Read More Go to Site ScienceMaster - JumpStart - Whales Votes:0 Today is JumpStart - Life Science Cetaceans: Whales * Whales, dolphins, and porpoises are fascinating to many people. It may be because of their size or because they seem so playful. Much of this attention has been focused on human threats to these animals. These creatures of the sea are mammals just like humans. They breath air. They are warmblooded. They bear live young called calves which are nursed by their mothers. The whales, dolphins, and porpoises are in an order known as cetaceans. All cetacean species are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. In addition, there are currently seven species of cetaceans in U.S. waters that are protected under the Endangered Species Act. They are the blue whale, the bowhead whale, the fin whale, the humpback whale, the northern righ Read More Go to Site Seals & Whales Votes:0 Grand Manan & White Head Seals & Whales CLICK to hear sounds.. Seals We have four species of seals which may be seen in the Bay of Fundy, one of which is common ( harbour seal ), one which is increasing in numbers ( grey seal ) and two which are sporadic visitors ( hooded and harp seals ). These seals belong to the phocids or earless seals. They can not bring their hind flippers under the body as another group of seals can (otariids or sea lions, fur seals, etc.), they swim with a side-to-side motion of their body using their hind flippers as a rudder and they lack ear lobes or pinnae. One species, which is the only member of the odobenids, has been extirpated (or removed) through hunting pressure ( walrus ). Seals occupy a controversial place in the Bay of Fundy because of conflicts with Read More Go to Site Sepcial offerings page redirect Votes:0 This page has moved. You will be taken to the new homepage in 5 seconds Click this link if you're not redirected: http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/science/conservation/welcome.html Read More Go to Site Sidney Museum: Information about Whales Votes:0 Sidney Museum: Information about Whales Find out about Gray Whales and their migration, the longest of any mammal. Discover how to identify the Humpback Whale and the Minke Whale . Return to Sidney Museum Information Read More Go to Site Snorkel / Whale Watching / Rafting Adventures, Kona, Hawaii, ALL YEAR ROUND! Votes:0 ©Dolphin Discoveries. All rights reserved. Discover the Dolphins The Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii is one of the few places in the world so accessible to watching dolphins in the wild. Uniquely adapted to their environment, dolphins are one of the most intelligent marine mammals. It is our hope that the more people learn about them the more they will love them and do what they can to protect them. Although many species of Whales and Dolphins live here year round, the most playful and curious are the Nai'a, Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, (stenella longirostris). They feed offshore during the night and return close to shore each morning to rest and nurture their young. The pods number from a dozen or so up to 200 or more. With our experienced guidance it is possible to find the dolphins Read More Go to Site Sperm whales - The deep diving capabilities of sperm whales - Dr. Galapagos Votes:0 top Sperm Whale basics from FT Exploring Sperm whale deep dives, and Sperm whale facts SITE NAVIGATION PAGE The sperm whale is holder of many impressive records. Sperm whales hang out in a world that most of us can barely comprehend - a world harder for humans to survive in than outer space. But Dr. G is not afraid to go there - at least in his imagination Dr. Galapagos in his fabulous Single-Tortoise Copter Please take a minute to Share your comments or suggestions with me . SITE NAVIGATION PAGE DR G'S INDEX 1) BEE LAW BREAKERS 2) DEEP SEA DIVERS 3) WHALES AND THEIR BONES 4) DOLPHINS AND NON-DOLPHINS? 5) VARIABLE VARIATION 6) WHO USES CARBON DIOXIDE? 7) WHALE INFORMATION LINKS There is something wrong with the above cartoon characature of a sperm whale. Know what it is? BRILLIANT QUESTION Read More Go to Site SRSRenewals.com Votes:0 UNDER CONSTRUCTION This domain was registered through SRSRenewals.com. This domain is now ACTIVE but the web site is still under construction. Please check back again soon. Register your domain today for only $14.95/year. Read More Go to Site story Votes:0 web hosting domain names photo sharing A WHALES STORY Please watch movie till the music stops I hope you have enjoyed A Wales story.It is beautiful as well as sad.You can change the ending of the Whales story.Dont let Extinct be forever ? Email: whalelover@activist.com If you didnt have your speakers on watch again with the music Over the centuries, commercial whaling has devastated whale populations, often to the point of extinction.Decades later, many populations still show no apparent signs of recovery,... but the killing continues A Place to Meditate ? web hosting • domain names • video sharing online games • photo sharing free blog • advertising online '); document.write(' '); } } // --> Read More Go to Site terra\whales Votes:0 Listen to the Whales Blue Whale Blue whales can be found in both freezing and tropical waters. The blue whale is also known as a sulfur-bottomed whale. The blue whale when it dives picks up tiny algae that sticks to it. This causes it to glow in the dark. The blue whale is four times the size of the largest dinosaur and 25 times the size of a large elephant. A blue whale`s heart is four times the size of a man. The tongue of a blue whale is the same weight as a hippoptamus. The blue whale is the largest baleen whale to ever have lived. Blue whales eat krill or red bait. Flukes are large and are all dark. The flukes are sometimes raised just above the water when it dives. Blue whales can swim at 20 mph. Sperm Whale Another name for the sperm whale is Moby Dick. The sperm whale is the larges Read More Go to Site The Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia Votes:0 The Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia Curry Home About Curry Curry News Contact Curry Curry Foundation Curry Partners 2007 Rankings History of Curry Emergency Notices Technology Class Offerings Class Schedules and Materials Course Descriptions Saturday and Summer Enrichment Faculty and Staff Alphabetically By Department Library Education Library Main Library Databases Journal Finder VIRGO (Online Catalog) Degree Programs Alphabetically By Department By Degree Offering Research Centers Grant Funded Research Other Faculty Research Research Administration Curry Web People Ruffner Hall Hours Bavaro Hall Groundbreaking Celebration, October 5, 2007 Dean Robert C. Pianta "We have launched a series of new initiatives and planning efforts I hope will position the school a Read More Go to Site The Friendly Whales of Mexico! Votes:0 GRAY WHALES ARE IN DANGER! THE UNITED STATES IS WHALING ONCE AGAIN! The Friendly Whales of Mexico! I n the warm winter waters of Baja California live calves, cows, and bulls that are in a word large. The calves at birth are almost 3 Meters (15 feet) long. When full grown the bulls are about 12M (40 feet), and the cows are up to 16 M or about 50 feet and can weigh up to 32,000 kg (70,000 lb., or 35 tons). To give you an idea as to how big a cow is ? next time you see one of those big cross country buses ? it's about the same length as these cows. What are we talking about? Paul Bunion's Blue Ox "Babe" and his family? No! We are talking about the friendly whales of Baja California, Mexico, the gray whale (Echrichtius Robustus). GENERAL DESCRIPTION Grays are a mid size whale generally gray in Read More Go to Site The Humpback Whales of Hervey Bay Votes:0 CHOOSE YOUR WHALE (The Whales link at the bottom of each page will bring you back here) Cupid (Venus's calf in 1995) Gregono Phantom Opera (Phantom's calf in 1997) Raoul (Phantom's calf in 1998) Ropey Slaphappy Venus Bonny (Preview) Bottlenose Dolphins (Preview) Brutus (Preview) Caesar (Preview) Clyde (Preview) Common Dolphins (Preview) Flat-line (Preview) Flat-top (Preview) Flithy (Preview) Lotus (Preview) Marbles (Preview) Merlin (Preview) Myauntie (Preview) Noname (Preview) Oceania (Preview) Roxanne (Preview) To be continued............. Internship opportunities, see: The Oceania Project Whale Research Expedition . Information about whale watching in Hervey Bay, see: The Hervey Bay Whale Watch Fleet E ach Whale we are getting to know in Hervey Bay will be presented on its own page. This Read More Go to Site The North Pacific Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) - the World's Most Endangered Whale Votes:0 The North Pacific Right Whale ( Eubalaena japonica* ) - the World's Most Endangered Whale - Science & Conservation Adult right whale off Half Moon Bay, California, March 1982. Note the arch of the head, the curved lower lip and the callosity in front of the blowhole. (The hundreds of white Cornula barnacles around the mouth are anomalous.) (updated November 11, 2006) What Is a No. Pacific Right Whale? Sightings or Recordings: - in the Bering Sea & Gulf of Alaska 1996-2005 - off Baja, California, Oregon, Washington 1955-2005 The Most Endangered Whale Species Conservation Needs and Opportunities Status of Other Right Whale Species Around the World Annotated scientific bibliography Popular books and articles Conservation organizations & links Recent News and Developments - Encouraging sightin Read More Go to Site The UnMuseum - The Sperm Whale Votes:0 The Sperm Whale His legs trapped in the whale's mouth, Nye felt himself dragged under the sea . (Copyright Lee Krystek 1998) March 1863: The long boat approached the sperm whale slowly. On board Peleg Nye, of Cape Cod, readied his bomb lance harpoon. Taking careful aim, he fired at the massive creature's blue-black skin. The animal struggled, then stopped. Thinking the whale was dead ,the crew of the boat pulled along side. Nye poked the creature with a hand lance. Suddenly the creature slapped its gigantic tail and turned, grabbing the boat in its jaws. Nye fell forward into the sperm whale's mouth. In horror he felt his legs, just below the knees, clamped tight as if in a vice. His legs were caught in the gaps between the creature's peg-like lower teeth. Then the animal sounded, diving f Read More Go to Site the-sea.org Votes:0 Welcome to the-sea.org Related Searches: Kids Dating Education Hobby Related Searches Kids Dating Education Hobby Ocean Waves Computer Sound Waves How Many High Tides Occur Each Day Rough Seas Heavy Seas Alaska Seas Dangerous Seas Max Seas Sponsored Listings South Seas Hotel Find Deals at South Seas Hotel Book Online Or Call 1-800-576-0003. www.HotelLocators.com Regent Cruise Experts $250pp credit for new Regent guests Rates on our Web - Regent Experts. www.bkrssc.com Grand Seas Hostmark Find Deals, Read Reviews from Real People. Get the Truth. 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The sight of the gentle giants is one you will never forget. Read More Go to Site Watching for Gray Whales off the northern Oregon coast. Votes:0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Experience Nature Gray Whales Sightings Animals in Trouble Nature News Products Birds & Birding Cannon Beach About Us Links Email Us . . Pacific Gray Whales ( Eschrichtius robustus ) Whale Watch Week schedule. Winter 2007/8: 12-26-07 through 1-1-08 Spring 2008: 3-22-08 through 3-29-08 Whales may be viewed from many, easily accessible headlands on the Oregon coast. Read on down this page for whale watching hints. Check the whale watching website for more information on Whale Watch Week. Gray Whales are baleen whales. They filter tiny organisms from the sea through comb-like plates in their mouths called baleen. Gray whales suck mud from the bottom of the ocean in areas of nutrient-rich cold water and filter out small crustaceans called amphipods. 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Read More Go to Site Welcome to OrcaLab Votes:0 Welcome to OrcaLab In 1970, Dr. Paul Spong founded OrcaLab, a small land based whale research station nestled against the evergreen forest of Hanson Island in the waters of the "Inside Passage" of northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The work of OrcaLab is centered around the philosophy that it is possible to study wild animals without interfering with their lives or habitat. A network of hydrophones, positioned around the orcas' "core habitat", helps us to monitor their movements all year round. Supplementing the acoustic data are visual sightings of orcas as they pass OrcaLab, and reports from land observation sites staffed by OrcaLab volunteers during the summer "season", as well as reports from other researchers and whale watchers who sha Read More Go to Site Welcome to The Whale Museum Votes:0 *** News Updates *** News Updates Archives Become a Member Visit our Business Sponsors Next time you're in Friday Harbor, Washington, please drop by to see us! Museum and Store open Thursday through Monday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. (open Nov 20-21) ADOPT AN ORCA! INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP + ADOPTION FAMILY MEMBERSHIP + ADOPTION CLASSROOM ADOPTION MEET THE WHALES! PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ORCA ADOPTION PROGRAM? GREAT GIFTS, GREAT CAUSE! We offer exclusive marine-themed merchandise, including holiday calendars & cards, warm fleeces, beautiful jewelry and more... ENTER STORE Gentle Giants of the Salish Sea online curriculum Try this innovative, exciting, and interactive curriculum designed to enhance your learning potential. MORE >> Soundwatch out for the Season? Due to Read More Go to Site whale Votes:0 THE BLUE WHALE by Randy Most Blue Whales live near Hawaii, San Diego,Australia, Bermuda, or the Hudson Bay. In the summer they go to theNorth Pole and South Pole. Most ocean Blue Whales are found in theArctic, Indian, or North Pacific Oceans. The Blue Whale can eat as much as 4 tons a day. Itcan hold 1,000 krill in its mouth. The Blue Whale eats krill, littlefish, and plankton. The Blue Whale drinks its mother's milk just likeother mammals. Blue Whales are born alive. A baby Blue Whale canweigh as much as two big elephants when it is born. The Blue Whale'sbiggest enemy is the whaler. They are not suppose to kill Blue Whalesbut they do it anyway. In March 1984 an oil tanker that leaked oil,killed many Blue Whales. Before man there were some 228,000 BlueWhales now there are only 1 Read More Go to Site whale Votes:0 WHALE REPORTS Click on the picture or the name to view student's reports. GERALD S. DOMINIQUE B. JANEL M. LAMONT E. BRITTANY H. BRYANA L. Click on the links before to research your own whale report. Wonderful Whale Site - NOAA Ask a Scientist or Engineer SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database - Search Form Amy's Orcas Ask Jeeves for Kids BACK TO WELCOME PAGE Read More Go to Site Whale facts Votes:0 A Blue Whale's tongue is about the size and weight of a full grown AFRICAN ELEPHANT, and its heart is compared to the size of a Volkswagen beetle. The Orcas (Killer Whale) is considered a dolphin despite its much greater length of 30 feet. Female and young Killer whales have short curved dorsal fins. In comparison, the male's fin is much taller and straight. The sperm whale has a single nostril on one side of its head. When it surfaces to breath, the spray is "blown" at an angle...not straight up as depicted by other large whales. The Beluga whale, white in color, has NO dorsal fin...and its neck is very flexible enabling it to turn its head independently of its body. The humpback whale's flipper can grow as long as 17 feet...longer than the flippers of any other whale. Its scien Read More Go to Site whale facts you should know Votes:0 Whale Facts You Should Know Information on whales Name Type Picture Interesting Fact Blue Whale The largest animal in the world. Sperm Whale Largest brain in the animal kingdom. Right Whale Does not sink when killed. Humpback Whale The "singing" whale. Orca The "Killer" whale. Fin Whale Uses its flukes as a weapon. The difference between baleen and toothed whales has to do with their methods of feeding. Toothed whales eat large fish and squid, using their teeth. Baleen whales use baleen like a strainer and feed on smaller animals such as krill and crustaceans. Go back to home page Please send comments to 2946@advanced.org . Read More Go to Site Whale research - Center for Oceanic Research and Education Votes:0 This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. Read More Go to Site Whale showcase Votes:0 During the last 55 million years, the whales evolved: gigantic forms fully adapted to a life in the sea, from relatively small forms (about 1.6 metres long) that lived both on land and in the sea reduced hind limbs, which eventually disappeared fore limbs which evolved into paddles an increased head size proportionally to the body length a good underwater hearing Whales evolved early in the Eocene, about 55 million years ago. The teeth of these early forms show that they were related to the Condylarths. The first whales were adopted to a life in the sea. They could also crawl unto dry land (like Ambulocetus ). Whales are divided into three groups: the most primitive primeval whales (Archaeoceti) are now extinct and were the ancestors to the two living groups; toothed whales (Odontoceti) an Read More Go to Site Whale Songs Votes:0 Whale Songs is © 1996-2000 Lance Leonhardt and Black Box, © 2000-2004 Black Box . Read More Go to Site Whale Templates Votes:0 Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. Join Enchanted Learning Site subscriptions last 12 months. Click here for more information on site membership. $20.00/year or other amount (directly by Credit Card ) $20.00/year or other amount (via PayPal ) $20.00/year or other amount (for sending a check by mail ) $20.00/year or other amount (for subscribing by school purchase order ) As a thank-you bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. (Already a member? Click here. ) AllAboutWhales.com WHALE ACTIVITIES Whale Print-outs Paint Whales Online Find It! Whale Quizzes Mystery Whale Connect- Read More Go to Site Whale Watcher Votes:0 Your browser does not support script Acquire ® Demonstrations: Whale Watcher An Acquire? expert system application for identifying whales. Whale watching is so popular that many people find this application to be entertaining, educational, interesting and useful. We certainly hope you enjoy it. The Whale Watcher will ask you some questions as it tries to identify the whale that you have observed. If you like it, you can download your own copy. When using this application, bear in mind that this expert system is meant for demonstration purposes only; it is not definitive. If you want a more informed identification of your observed whale(s), you should consult your government's Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans, marine biologists at your local university, a published reference work, or visit Read More Go to Site Whale Watcher Votes:0 Your browser does not support script Acquire ® Demonstrations: Whale Watcher An Acquire? expert system application for identifying whales. Whale watching is so popular that many people find this application to be entertaining, educational, interesting and useful. We certainly hope you enjoy it. The Whale Watcher will ask you some questions as it tries to identify the whale that you have observed. If you like it, you can download your own copy. When using this application, bear in mind that this expert system is meant for demonstration purposes only; it is not definitive. If you want a more informed identification of your observed whale(s), you should consult your government's Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans, marine biologists at your local university, a published reference work, or visit Read More Go to Site Whale Watching Votes:0 Whale Watching Whale Watching Hawaii Whale Watching Whale Watching Season Whale Watching San San Diego Vancouver Island New England Whale Watch Whale Watching Massachusetts Charters Whale Watching Nova Scotia Victoria Bc Authority Sites Port Angeles Vehicle & Passenger Ferry to Victoria, BC - Olympic ... Ferry service between Port Angeles, WA and Victoria BC. URL: www.cohoferry.com Welcome to the City of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada This website created, maintained and operated by the City of Victoria #1 Centennial URL: www.city.victoria.bc.ca Tourism Victoria Victoria visitor information such as accommodation, reservations, and local events URL: www.tourismvictoria.com Whale Watching Read More Go to Site Whale Watching in Maui with Maui Princess Cruises Whalewatch Votes:0 Whale Watching Maui & Humpback Whale Research Lahaina Harbor, Maui, Hawaii Maui is the best place to see humpback whales in their natural breeding area in Hawaii. Every year from mid-December through mid-May the humpback whales make their home in the waters surrounding the island of Maui. We offer Maui whalewatch cruises four times a day from Lahaina Harbor where the wind and the seas are calm. Our fleet takes you out to the whales fast, as we have some of the largest, most stable boats on Maui. The whales migrate close to 3,500 miles from their Alaskan summer feeding waters, to the warm waters of Hawaii where they mate and have their calves. Our researchers in Maui spend time studying the humpback whales each winter. We put together this website to share our knowledge of the humpback whal Read More Go to Site Whale, Porpoise, and Dolphin -- Quoddy Loop -- Maine and New Brunswick Votes:0 The sound on this page requires the cross-platform QuickTime plugin . After installing the plugin, reload this page. Humpback Whale singing Whales Including Porpoise & Dolphin Check our local Whalewatching Businesses Overview Scientific Classification & Whale Information Other Whale Resources Other Unusual Species Overview Whales, like all other animals, fit into scientific categories and sub-categories, which utilize Latin names . The whales, including porpoise and dolphin, belong to the Phylum Mammal , and Order Cetacea . They then fit into a Suborder (of which there are two: Mysticeti-- baleen whales --and Odontoceti-- toothed whales ) , and within each Suborder, they are categorized into Family , and then into Genus and species . Several of these species can be seen in the Quoddy Loop Read More Go to Site Whaledom.com - The Best wildlife Resources and Information. This website is for sale! Votes:0 | Wildlife | Animals | Nature | Garden | Flowers | Outdoors | Endangered Species | Backpacking | Plants | Hiking | whaledom.com This domain may be for sale by its owner! Language: English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Português Dansk Nederlands ???????? Polski ??????? Türkçe Suomi Norsk Svenska Indonesia ??? ??? ?? ???? 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The adventure begins here. www.a Read More Go to Site whalelink.org Votes:0 whalelink.org Search the Web: Link Seo Optimization Search Engine Submission Search Engine Ranking Submit Directory Link Seo Optimization Search Engine Submission Search Engine Ranking Submit Directory Search Engine Placement Search Engine Marketing Increase Traffic Site Promotion Optimization Internet Marketing Search Engine Seo Web Page Affordable Search Engine Optimization Search Engine Submission Free Search Engine Search Engine Placement Submit Your Website Keyword Analysis Search Engine Ranking Search Engine Optimization Services Site Traffic Website Marketing Ranking Search ©2007 whalelink.org All rights reserved. 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Whales brings to the giant screen the drama, joy and poetry of the underwater domain of some of the largest creatures to ever live on earth! The film shows the habitats and lives of the Humpback , Right , Blue and Orca whales, as well as countless other wondrous creatures which share their undersea environs or patrol the shores nearby. The world premiere of Whales took place at the Museum of Science in Boston. The film is now opening at large-format theaters around the world. We invite you to explore our home page, including information an Read More Go to Site Whales Votes:0 WHALES Click on a whale for information on that particular whale --> If your browser does not support imagemaps, you may choose from the following list instead Orca Humpback Whale Pilot Whale Finback Whale Whale Movies Click HERE for an AVI version of a waving whale tail. (1.4M) Click HERE for a Quick Time version of a waving whale tail. (1.3M) Click HERE for an AVI version of a diving whale. (1.0M) Click HERE for a Quick Time version of a diving whale. (956K) Other Sources of Whale Information: Whale Watching Web Sea World's Home Page Directory of Aquaria Ocean Planet-Smithsonian Up to Previous Page Read More Go to Site whales Votes:0 Endangered Whales ! ! ! !! FIGHTING TO SAVE THEWHALES The whales on the endangeredlist right now include the blue, humpback, bowhead, right, and Greywhales. These whales are in no danger of being taken off the list,but the Interior Department is still considering continung the sperm,sei, and finback whales as part of the endangered species. If they dothis, they have to prohibit the importing of their products into theUnited States. The EDF argues by saying that all whales areconsidered endangered until the "international whaling communityharvests whales on a rational basis. It is pointless to continuewhaling, and not to consider a species as endangered until thepopulation of the species falls beyond he point of noreturn." THE ENDANGERED BLUE WHALE The biggest animal that has e Read More Go to Site Whales Votes:0 WHALES ! Modern whales are fully aquatic mammals, i.e. they cannot live outside of water. Like other mammals they breathe air, give birth to live young that they nurse, and have hair in early stages of their development. Scientists usually use the word "whale" as a synonym for the order Cetacea, which includes dolphins and porpoises as well as whales. Modern cetaceans can be divided into two groups: mysticetes , or baleen whales, and odontocetes , or toothed whales (the group that includes sperm whales, dolphins, and porpoises). Cetaceans arose in the Eocene, approximately 50 million years ago and became fully aquatic in a few million years. Whale origins are well known from fossils. They document the transition from land to water and tell one of the most exciting stories in evol Read More Go to Site Whales Votes:0 Whales Whales are commonly known as big fish, but that's not true at all. They maybe look alike but whales are in fact Mammals which means they are warm-blooded animals which breathe air and give birth to their children just like us, humans. The whale has great lungs in its body and one or two blowholes on top of their head, unlike the fish which is a gill-breathing animal. The fish has a vertical tail fin while the whale has a horizontal fin, called a fluke. The whale uses the fluke to propel and steer itself. Because of the size of the tail fluke and the shape of a whale's body, the whale can swim very fast. All whales doesn't have a dorsal fin, which look like a shark's fin. For whales swimming under the ice the dorsal fin only is in the way. All whales do have pectoral fins, which look Read More Go to Site Whales Votes:0 ORION CHARTERS - WHALES We see either Humpback Whales or ORCA Whales approximately 75% of the days out fishing. Often the Whales will surface very near the boat. ORCA's are usually in pods of several to 10 or 20 whales. Humpback Whales are usually alone, or a cow with several calves. In 1997 there was a "Mega Pod" of ORCA Whales reported off Montague island with approximately 100 Whales present. We witnessed approximately 30 to 40 ORCA's in one pod on July 4, 1997. During the 2000 season there was a massive school Humpback Whales offshore that easily surpassed 100. The Whales remained in the same general area for several weeks during July. We also witnessed several "Finback Whales" this year. Humpback Whale Tail Off Knight island Female ORCA Whales In Port Fidalgo, Off Read More Go to Site Whales Votes:0 There are about 80 species of cetaceans, a classification that included whales, dolphins and porpoises. Among these 80 species, there are 32 species of whales. The study of fossils indicates that the ancestors of today's whales gradually returned from land to live in the sea. All are air-breathing, warm blooded mammals that bear live young and nurse their young on milk. The young are cared for until they can look after themselves. Among the largest animals on earth, whales range in size from five to 100 feet in length, and fall into two categories: toothed (odontoceti) and baleen (mysticeti). Cetaceans play an important role in the life of the ocean. As such, they serve as flagships for the health and well being of the whole marine ecosystem. Baleen Whales: Most whales are toothed. The Mys Read More Go to Site Whales Votes:0 WHALES Teachers: P. Vlontaki, P. Dessypri Psyhico College General Characteristics Species General Characteristics Whales are mammals. They live in the Arctic and Antarctic oceans and they are the biggest animals on earth. Their body is 25-40 metres long. They weigh over 150 tons. Whales give birth to 1-2 calves. Each of them weighs 6 tons and is 6 metres long. Whales look like fish but there are many differences between them. Whales have two horizontial fins with which they move in the water. They have nostrils to breathe with on the upper point of their head. To breathe they come out to the surface. Little calves, also, when they come out of their mother's stomach they quickly swim until they reach the surface to breathe. Whales protect their calves with a thick cover of fat. Whales can't Read More Go to Site Whales (White Catz Area) Votes:0 FUN FACTS ABOUT WHALES The blue whale is the largest whale. They may grow up to 100 feet and weigh as much as several elephants. Killer whales are the largest dolphins. They get their name because they sometimes eat other, larger whales. Sperm Whales have the largest brain on the planet. It may weigh 20 pounds. | Download Whale Wallpaper | The fin whale is one of the fastest whales. They can swim over 20 miles per hour for short periods. The voice of the blue whale is one of the deepest voices on the planet. It is so powerful that it can travel for perhaps a hundred miles underwater. A humpback whale may eat up to a ton of food every day. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Yazeed & Marzu 1998.? Read More Go to Site Whales and Dolphins Votes:0 Whales and Dolphins Whales and Dophins Whales and Dolphins are marine animals. They live in oceans around the world. Whales and Dolphins come from the same family, CETACEA (sey-tay-sha) . They both breath from a blowhole located at the top of their head. Whales and dolpins are mammals. They are mammals because they have lungs not gills,they have hair not scales , and they also have give live birth and don't lay eggs. There are only about 80 kinds of whales and dolphins that we know of right now. Whales Whales are very large animals. They can grow up to 100 ft. or more in length. They can weigh up to 200 tons or more. Whales live in families called pods. These pods vary in numbers and consist of family members and family friends. Whales live in these families their whole life. Group living Read More Go to Site Whales and Dolphins Found in Dominica - sperm whale, pilot whale, humpback whale, spinner dolphin, bottlenosed dolphin, atlantic spotted dolphin. Votes:0 Travel & Tourism: Whales and Dolphins (Dominica) Related Links Diving and Whale Watching What To Do Underwater e-Postcards Sucba Diving Whale Watching Suggested Reading Advanced Search T he following is a list of whales and dolphins to be seen off the coast of Dominica. They can be seen for the most part of the year, although the months of December to March may be more productive for sperm whale bulls. S PERM WHALE G rows to 69 feet. Has a large head, 1/4 to 1/3 of total length. Its blunt square snout projects beyond the lower jaw. A single blow hole is located left and foreward of its head. T he spout shoots forward at a 45 degree angle. A dorsal hump is situated 2/3 back from the head. Its flukes are broad, triangular and deeply notched on trailing edges. T his odontocete (toothed whale) Read More Go to Site Whales of Southeast Alaska Votes:0 CLICK ON A LINK BELOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT: HOME THE CREW THE YACHT GUEST COMMENTS SAMPLE ITINERARY SAMPLE MENUS FAVORITE LINKS CLIMATE & CLOTHING SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY MAGAZINE ARTICLE WHALES & WILDLIFE FISHING ALASKA CRUISING AREAS OTHER ACTIVITIES PHOTO GALLERY CONTACT INFO DOCUMENTS RATES & TERMS ALASKA YACHT CHARTERS The Whales of Southeast Alaska Whales, symbolizing the struggle to preserve nature, include the largest creatures our world has known. Blue whales weighed up to 200 tons before whaling days. Sixty to 100 million years ago the ancestors of today's whales were land dwelling, warm-blooded, air breathing mammals who successfully returned to the seas to live. Alaskan waters boast 10 species of baleen whales and 5 toothed whales. Southeast Alaska's inside waters boas Read More Go to Site Whales online Votes:0 Whales online Read More Go to Site whales, Science, College Term Papers.com Votes:0 Data Bases • Custom Term Papers • Free Term Papers • Free Research Papers • Free Essays • Free Book Reports • Plagiarism? Links • Top 100 Term Paper Sites • Top 25 Essay Sites • Top 50 Essay Sites • Search 97,000 Papers @ DirectEssays.com • Search 101,000 Papers @ ExampleEssays.com • Search 90,000 Papers @ MegaEssays.com Free Essays • Term Paper Sites • Chuck III's Free Essays • Free College Essays • TermPaperSites.com • Net Essays • My Term Papers • Get Free Essays • BigNerds • Essay World • Planet Papers Search Lots of Essays Back to Subjects - Science whales whales Order & Genus. The scientific order of all types of whales is Cetacea. This large order is broken down into three f Read More Go to Site Whales, Leviathans Of The Deep Votes:0 Whales, Leviathans Of The Deep Whales, whales, whales! Thanks for visiting our whale page. At this site we will show you information and interesting facts about whales. We want our visitors to get resources from our page, and give you an opportunity to add information. On the Whale Sightings page you will have a chance to tell us if you have seen a whale and where. We have a map to mark the location. Please email us with your comments. Author biography. FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW PRODUCTS FROM WHALES WHALING OTHER WHALE LINKS WHALE SONGS WHALE SIGHTINGS Please send comments to 2946@advanced.org . Read More Go to Site Whaling Information Votes:0 M any different species of whales and dolphins occur in the waters around the Faroe Islands. Of these, the small and abundant pilot whales are taken in the Faroe Islands for their meat and blubber in a whale hunt which is organised on the community level and regulated by national legislation. This unique and traditional form of food production in the Faroe Islands has over the years successfully adapted to modern standards of resource management and animal welfare. F or an island nation overwhelmingly dependent on what the sea can provide, the conservation and management of living marine resources and the protection of the marine environment from pollution are of vital importance to the Faroe Islands. T his site is a general introduction to whales and whaling in the Faroe Islands. In comin Read More Go to Site widowsweb.com Votes:0 This page requires frames Read More Go to Site Wildlife Fact Sheets Votes:0 Main Content Home Print Friendly Regulations Publications Outdoor Learning Kids Game Warden Grants Get Involved Shop FAQ Calendar EspaÑol Experience Texas Fishing & Boating State Parks & Destinations Hunting & Wildlife Land & Water Doing Business Search Home Hunting & Wildlife Wildlife Species --> Wildlife Fact Sheets Amphibians | Birds | Fish | Invertebrates | Mammals | Plants | Reptiles | Amphibians typically are " cold-blooded " vertebrates which change from an aquatic, water-breathing, limbless larva (or tadpole) to a terrestrial or partially terrestrial, air-breathing, four-legged adult. This group includes: frogs and toads, salamanders and newts, and caecilians (limbless amphibians). Learn more about amphibians . Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum mavortium) Barton Springs S Read More Go to Site wildlifewatcher.com Votes:0 This page requires frames Read More Go to Site World Wide Whales - Absolutely Awesome ! Votes:0 Whale facts, information, sounds, awesome pictures, and postcards for whales enthusiasts, Put together for you at Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, whale watching capital of the world ! Click on any picture that interests you to go to a related page, follow the links below, or break out of frames here. World Wide Whales: Found in all the oceans of the world, whales are members of the Cetacea order of marine mammals, which also includes Dolphins and Porpoises. Toothed Whales (Odontoceti) are predators eating a variety of marine wildlife, wheras Baleen Whales (Mysticeti) have a filter called a baleen used to sieve tiny food particles from the water. Here's what to do if you find a beached whale , stranded so that it can not swim away. Humpbacks of Hervey Bay: Humpbacks are big baleen whales Read More Go to Site WorldWideWhale.com - Home Page Votes:0 WorldWideWhale.com A Web site dedicated to Cetaceans, the whales and dolphins of this blue planet, and the people who fight to save them. HOME | CETACEA | THREATS | MORE INFO | WHALE LOVERS | CONTACT | ABOUT US Home: Welcome all whale and dolphin lovers! Home Quick Links Gray Whales Minke Whales Killer Whales Humpback Whales Dolphins in Danger Whale and Dolpin Lovers Related Link Category Related Link Related Link Related Link Related Link Related Link Related Link Related Link Category Related Link Related Link Related Link Related Link Related Link Related Link --> Headlines 08.26.2007 Iceland stops commercial whale hunt full story... 08.28.2007 Whale harpooned, hauled in by Japanese boat in front of whale-watching tourists full story... 09.02.2007 Pollution stunts Canada's beluga whales Read More Go to Site www.ifawct.org Votes:0 www.ifawct.org www.ifawct.org: None None www.ifawct.org Read More Go to Site WWW.ROBINSONRESEARCH.COM Votes:0 Welcome! Nov 23, '07 WWW.ROBINSONRESEARCH.COM FEATURED DIRECTORY: Read More Go to Site Zoobooks - The Encyclopedia of Animals Votes:0 Animals A - Z - Whales To learn about your favorite animal, Click on the letter of the alphabet. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Animal Directory W © Copyright 2006 Wildlife Education, Ltd. © Copyright 2006 Wildlife Education, Ltd. Read More Go to Site ZOOM WHALES - Enchanted Learning Software Votes:0 Zoom Whales Whales are large, magnificent, intelligent, aquatic mammals. They breathe air through blowhole(s) into lungs (unlike fish which breathe using gills). Whales have sleek, streamlined bodies that move easily through the water Site index Read More Go to Site ZOOM WHALES - Enchanted Learning Software Votes:0 Zoom Whales Whales are large, magnificent, intelligent, aquatic mammals. They breathe air through blowhole(s) into lungs (unlike fish which breathe using gills). Whales have sleek, streamlined bodies that move easily through the water Site index Read More Go to Site

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