41. Point Reyes National Seashore - Whale Watching At Point Reyes (U.S. National Par Engaging in the longest migration of any mammal, the California gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) swims 16000 kilometers (10000 miles) each year, http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/wildlife_viewing_whales.htm

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42. Whales On The Net - Discovering Whales Discovering whales The whale and the dolphin are members of a group of mammals called cetaceans that spend their entire lives in water. http://www.omplace.com/omsites/discover/index.html

ALERTS ART AWARDS COMMENTS DISCOVER EVENTS F.A.Q. FUND GALLERY ... Back Discover SITEMAP Whales and dolphins are a group of mammals called cetaceans that spend their entire lives in water. Today there are around 77 different species of cetaceans, inhabiting our oceans from the cold Antarctic Continent in the south to the Arctic Sea around the North Pole. There are two very different groups of cetaceans: Baleen whales and Toothed whales. Whales and dolphins are among the most intelligent and mysterious creatures on our earth. Members/Supporters/Donators click here To find out how you can find all the information contained in these pages and become a 'Whales on the Net' member CLICK HERE Discover the Order Cetacea A list of all cetacean species Cetacean Statistics Who's the longest and who's the heaviest? Photo Gallery Baleen Whales Bowhead Whale Right Whale ... Gray Whale The Rorqual Whales Blue Whale Bryde's (Tropical) Whale Fin Whale Humpback Whale ... Sei Whale Toothed Whales Dwarf Sperm Whale Pygmy Sperm Whale Sperm Whale Beluga Whale Narwhal CLICK for Whale Campaign Beaked Whales Andrews' Beaked Whale Arnoux's Beaked Whale Baird's Beaked Whale Blainville's Beaked Whale Cuvier's Beaked Whale Gervais' Beaked Whale Gingo-Toothed Beaked Whale Gray's Beaked Whale Hector's Beaked Whale Hubbs' Beaked Whale Longman's Beaked Whale Lesser Beaked Whale Northern Bottlenose Whale Shepherd's Beaked Whale Southern Bottlenose Whale Sowerby's Beaked Whale Stejneger's Beaked Whale Strap-Toothed Beaked Whale True's Beaked Whale Unidentified Beaked Whale

43. NOAA Photo Library - NOAA's Ark - Whales Banner whales. NOAA s Ark. 1 2 3 4 right arrow to next thumbnail picture thumbnail picture thumbnail picture thumbnail picture http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/animals/whales1.html

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44. Whales Tale Waterpark List hours, directions, rates, special offers, job openings, and virtual tour. http://www.whalestalewaterpark.net/

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45. Gander Academy's Whale Related Resources On The World Wide Web This site from Gander Academy is designed for primary and elementary students and teachers. It presents a listing of whale resources on the world wide web. http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/whales.htm

Featured in November 2000 Gander Academy's Whales Theme Page Great Sites for Researching Whales General Resources on Whales Baleen Whales Humpback Grey Whale Fin Whale Sei Whale ... Blue Whale Toothed Whales Narwhal Orcas/Killer Whales Minke Whale Sperm Whales ... Beluga Whale Other Resources Beaked Whales Whaling Teacher Resources Jim Cornish, Grade Five Teacher, Gander Academy, Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. This page was last updated in November 2000. Your visit is the to our theme pages.

46. HUMPBACK WHALES 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 http://www.earthtrust.org/wlcurric/whales.html

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 closely related; the basic unit of taxonomy Living organisms are classified largely on the degree of evolutionary relatedness which they share, as well as their anatomical and biochemical similarities. The degree of evolutionary relatedness increases as you progress down the list; members of the same kingdom are not necessarily as closely related as members of the same species. A species possesses those organisms which are the most closely related and is considered the basic unit of taxonomy. Every living organism is given a species name and a genus to which it belongs. Naming organisms by genus and species is universally employed throughout biology and allows scientists to communicate effectively about specific organisms. Assigning each organism a genus and species name is referred to as

47. Meet The Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra! Put together a blend of zany comedy, footloose choreography, and sophisticated musicianshipwhat you have is the oneand-only Nuclear whales Saxophone http://www.nuclearwhales.com/

A musical treat for the whole family, the NUCLEAR WHALES SAXOPHONE ORCHESTRA blends sophisticated musicianship with footloose choreography, ingenious special effects, and madcap comedy to delight everyone from saxophone aficionadoes to the most dedicated saxophobes. Stream a cut in RealAudio format while you look around! It Don't Mean a Thing More on the music page The entire "Family of Saxophones" is featured - the tiny sopranino, the soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass and the rare and monstrous 6'8" contrabass (described by The Los Angeles Times as "...an instrument with the stature of a power forward in the NBA and a pitch that makes a foghorn sound effeminate.") Together they create incredibly innovative music with a rich ensemble sound covering an amazing range of over six octaves. The NUCLEAR WHALES repertoire includes classical, jazz, swing, and a plethora of original works as well as a tribute to the ocean's whales which inspired the Orchestra's name. From Bach, Mozart, and Strauss to Ellington, Gershwin and Sousa, the WHALES leave no musical genre unexplored. What the Critics are saying "The all-sax sextet bobbed and weaved, jumped and swung, through a superbly constructed and choreographed show that left crowds standing and cheering. This is a marvelously talented and entertaining group."

48. Whale - Defenders Of Wildlife whales belong to the order cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. whales are divided into two suborders baleen and toothed whales. http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/whale.php

Donate Renew Free eNews Sign Up Text size: A A A History ... Kids' Planet SFMenu.init('sfnav'); Email Print +Share -Hide ... Wildlife and Habitat Act Now to Choose a Fact Sheet... Animals Alligator Bald Eagle Bats Beluga Whale Bighorn Sheep Bison Black Bear Black-Footed Ferret Bobcat Burrowing Owl Butterflies Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl California Condor Cerulean Warbler Channel Island Fox Cheetah Clouded Leopard Crocodile Desert Tortoise Diamondback Terrapin Dolphin Elephant Fisher Gopher Tortoise Grizzly Bear Hawaiian Monk Seal Hummingbirds Jaguar Lion Lynx Manatee Mexican Wolf Mohave Ground Squirrel Mountain Lion Panda Panther Penguin Peregrine Falcon Polar Bear Prairie Dog, Black-Tailed Red Wolf River Otter Salmon San Joaquin Kit Fox Sea Otter Sea Turtles Snow Leopard Snowy Owl Sonoran Pronghorn Spotted Owl, Mexican Spotted Owl, Northern Swift Fox Thick-Billed Parrot Tiger Vaquita Western Snowy Plover Whale Wolf, Gray Wolverine Woodpeckers Habitats Desert Forest Grasslands Marine Wetlands Whale Order Cetacea Whales belong to the order cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. Whales are divided into two suborders: baleen and toothed whales. Baleen whales have a comb-like fringe, called a baleen, on the upper jaw, which is used to filter plankton, as well as small fish and crustaceans. They are the largest species of whale. Toothed whales have teeth and prey on fish, squid, other whales and marine mammals. They sense their surrounding environment through echolocation. Like all mammals, whales breathe air into lungs, are warm-blooded, feed their young milk and have some (although very little) hair. Their bodies resemble the streamlined form of a fish, while the forelimbs or flippers are paddle-shaped. The tail fins, or flukes, enable whales to propel themselves through the water. Most species of whale have a fin on their backs known as a dorsal fin.

49. The White House And The Whales - Dot Earth - Climate Change And Sustainability - Andrew C. Revkin on climate change and sustainable living. http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/16/the-white-house-and-the-whales/inde

50. Portuguese Princess Excursions, We Not Only Watch Whales We Help Save Them Portuguese Princess Whale Watch provides daily whale watch trips from Provincetown MA. http://www.provincetownwhalewatch.com/

We Not Only Watch Whales, We Help Save Them Portuguese Princess Excursions and the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies are excited to announce their combined efforts to bring a better understanding to you about how these great animals live and how you can help save them. A new format to the standard 3-4 hour whale watch will be offered aboard the Portuguese Princess vessels, Portuguese Princess II and the Captain Red, including an in-depth introduction into research techniques, plankton sampling and microscope viewing, educational "stations," interactive games for children and will feature modern electronic equipment for charting course, depth and listening to whale sounds. Beginning in April 2006, the commercially-owned excursion and non-profit research, conservation, and education center will conduct a series of new excursions departing from Provincetown and Boston to explore the Gerry E. Studds-Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Cape Cod Bay, the Great South Channel, and Nantucket Sound and Island. All-day ecological tours for more experienced amateur naturalists interested in marine mammals, seabirds, and marine exploration will be offered, as well as overnight trips to Nantucket, including lodging and a tour of the Nantucket Whaling Museum, that will include a passage through the critical marine mammal habitat of the Great South Channel (southeast of Nantucket).

51. Dana Point Festival Of Whales 2006 Web Site Dana Point Festival of whales 2004 Skip the video. http://www.dpfestivalofwhales.com/

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52. NRDC: Protecting Whales From Dangerous Sonar NRDC intensifies campaign to secure precautions against active sonar s deadly effects. http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/marine/sonar.asp

@import url(/stylesheets/common.css); @import url(/stylesheets/layout.css); Print this Page E-mail this Article In this Section Main Page Global Warming Air Oceans ... Green Enterprise Protecting Whales from Dangerous Sonar Following a historic victory, NRDC steps up the campaign at home and abroad to regulate active sonar systems that harm marine mammals. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan Watch this 1-minute preview, or click below for the full movie (about 5 minutes) PROTECT WHALES! Visit NRDC's BioGems Site to Take Action GROUPS SUE OVER HARM TO WHALES NRDC Media Center Press Release Statement by Pierce Brosnan (mp3) Beaked whales being removed from the beach after a mass stranding, Canary Islands, 2002 RECENT SONAR-LINKED STRANDINGS Numerous mass stranding events and whale deaths across the globe have been linked to military sonar use. October 1989: At least 20 whales of three species strand during naval exercises near the Canary Islands. December 1991: Two Cuvier's beaked whales strand during naval exercises near the Canary Islands. May 1996: Twelve Cuvier's beaked whales strand on the west coast of Greece as NATO ships sweep the area with low- and mid-frequency active sonar.

53. Minke Whales - The Dwarf Minke Whale Whale Research Dwarf Minke Whale. Population, biology, identification, acoustic tracking, management and conservation - Australian East Coast. http://www.minkewhale.org/

Minke Whale Research biology guide lines sounds video clips ... 2006 season Newsletter The Minke Whale Project is a combined initiative of James Cook University, the Museum of Tropical Queensland and Undersea Explorer. Public research information on this website was obtained from the CRC REEF RESEARCH CENTRE Research Group : Museum of Tropical Queensland, Dr Alastair Birtles (Chief Investigator, CRC Reef and James Cook University), and research vessel Undersea Explorer. Dwarf minke whales were first recognised as a distinct form in the mid 1980s and there is still little known about them. They attracted attention in northern Great Barrier Reef waters because they regularly approached close to boats and swimmers. While many countries have banned programs where visitors can swim with whales, a swim with whales industry has developed in waters of the northern Great Barrier Reef based on the voluntary approaches of dwarf minke whales. To ensure the encounters have a minimal impact on the whales, research is being focused on learning more about the dwarf minke whales and their interactions with swimmers.

54. Gray Whale Watching In Big Sur, California The whole population of Gray whales migrate past the Big Sur California coastline twice a year. Eschrichtius robustus migrates past the Big Sur coastline http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/whalesgray.html

Lodging Camping Calendar Restaurants ... Art Galleries Big Sur Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Weddings Site Map GRAY WHALE Big Sur Information Guide Accommodations/Lodging Beaches Businesses Calendar of events Campfire Program Camping Chamber of Commerce Church Services Community Page Construction Companies Contact Us Directions/Map to Big Sur Emergency Telephone # Esselen Indians Hiking Hiking Trails History of Big Sur Hot Springs in Big Sur In The News Point Sur Lighthouse Real Estate Rules of the Road Weddings SITE MAP Contact Us GRAY WHALE Eschrichtius robustus Photo by Nancy Black, Monterey Bay Whalewatch WHEN YOU CAN SEE THE GRAY WHALES: Gray whales can be seen from the highway turnouts in Big Sur from December through April. December to early February the California Gray Whales are migrating south. Beginning in February you begin seeing whales migrating back to Alaska with their newborn babies by their sides. There is sometimes what appears to be an overlap in migration patterns with some whales still heading south while others are moving north. On their northern migration they swim close to shore, with their babies on the shore side. It has been said this is to protect them from attacks from Great White Sharks. This is often when the best viewing can take place because they are moving more slowly because of their young calves and also they are swimming against the current. Another spectacular site is watching them as they migrate south. Occasionally the water is filled with spouts going off one after another, looking like a long line of steam locomotives spouting out in the ocean.

55. Southern Lake Michigan - Where You Will Meet The Whales And Dolphins! Information and pictures on dolphin and whale watching in Lake Michigan. Contains fictitious information http://www.geocities.com/lakemichiganwhales/

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56. Whales Examine various species of these majestic animals and find out why so many are endangered today. http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/eco_info/topics/whales/index.cfm

Skip to main content About Contact FAQ ... Blog Search in All of EcoKids Homework Help Homework Help Wildlife Climate Change Energy ... Wildlife "No living animals have captured our imaginations as have the great whales... They fire our imaginations and stab at our emotions. They inspire our art, literature, and music. And so they should. The indescribable blend of grace, power, and beauty of a whale as it glides underwater, leaps toward the sky, or simply lifts its flukes and slides into the sea symbolises a vanishing poetry of the wild." Dr. James Darling, With The Whales Cetacean Society International, Inc. More about this topic Pearl Catch Game Underwater Creatures Eco-Field Guide Acid Lake Printables Killer Whale Humpback Whale Beluga Whale AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase','http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,0,0','width','140','height','45','align','middle','src','../../../assets/utility/RateThisGame','flashvars','game_id=79','quality','high','bgcolor','#ffffff','allowscriptaccess','sameDomain','pluginspage','http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer','movie','../../../assets/utility/RateThisGame' ); //end AC code

57. Mister Splashy Pants | Greenpeace International Mister Splashy Pants chalked up a victory when the Government of Japan has abandoned plans to kill humpback whales in the Southern Ocean this season and http://vote.greenpeace.org/11/12/results

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58. The World-Wide Web Virtual Library Whale-Watching Web By watching the whales you can prolong the life of cetaceans as a species. http://www.helsinki.fi/~lauhakan/whale/

The WWW Virtual Library Whale-Watching-Web Last Update: 15-Nov-2007 , URL http://www.whaleweb.org/ Taivas ja Maa 6.2.-3.3.2008 Select from the above table [For those not using or higher, select from the list below]. USA Navy's Sonar Threatens Life in the Ocean Marine Protected Areas for Cetaceans - Proposed and Existing Terrestrial Environmental Actions General Information ... Life or Death? (Link defunct) Is It Cruel? Captivity Párem com isso! O seu eco não será mais do que um reflexo de humanização. Nun' Álvares de Mendonça , um Baleeiro, Açores 1930-1945 About Whale-Watching-Web By watching the whales you can prolong the life of cetaceans as a species . This may be the last chance before they say goodbye for this Planet 1. Whale watching world-wide Whale watching as a commercial activity began in 1955 in North America along the southern California coast. Today, whale watching is carried on in the waters of some 40 countries, plus Antarctica. All the large whale species and many dolphins and porpoises canbe seen regularly on a wide range of tours, lasting from an hour to two weeks. Whale watching is a non-consumptive use of whales with economic, recreational, educational and scientific dimensions. The economic benefits occur in areas where whale watching has quickly become a significant aspect of a local tourism economy. If prospective tour operators examine areas where whale-watching industries have matured and learn from their experiences, whalewatching world-wide can continue to grow with maximum benefits accruing to local communities, companies, scientists, conservation societies, whale watchers and, ultimately, the whales themselves.(Cit:Hoyt E.1992. "Whale watching around the world" Int. whalewatching bulletin #7)

59. THE WHALE'S TAIL - The Best Seafood Dining Experience In Oxnard California www.thewhalestail.com/ 2k - whales Friends CatalogAnimal Nature themed gifts make great presents. A huge selection of animal nature gifts at whales Friends Online Animal Catalog. http://www.thewhalestail.com/

60. Whales, Dolphins And Porpoises In Australia Australian waters are home to many species of unique and magnificent marine mammals, including 43 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises. http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/species/cetaceans/index.html

Skip navigation links About us Contact us Publications ... What's new Whale and Dolphin Conservation You are here: Environment home Coasts and oceans Marine species Whales, dolphins and porpoises ... For teachers Whales, dolphins and porpoises Whales, dolphins and porpoises are warm blooded, air breathing marine mammals which give birth to live young. 'Cetacean' is the scientific name (of the Order Cetacea) which refers to whales, dolphins and porpoises. Australian waters are home to a large number of unique and magnificent marine mammals, including 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Some of these species are permanent residents in Australian waters, whilst others are occasional visitors, migrating from their summer feeding grounds in the Antarctic to the warmer waters of the Australian coast during the winter. Australians have long recognised the importance of whales, dolphins and porpoises to our unique marine ecosystems, and believe that it is essential to ensure the survival of these mammals long into the future. The Australian Government has made whale, dolphin and porpoise conservation a priority and is a world leader in the protection and conservation of these species both in Australia and on an international scale. Hot topics New kids' interactive web site Educational resources for kids' interactive web site The humpback whales of Eastern Australia 2007 International Whaling Commission meeting ... australia.gov.au

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