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Conservation
- Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
- Dolphin cognition and captivity
- Save our Sanctuary - WWFNZ Why are whales still being slaughtered in the Southern Ocean Sanctuary? Despite the creation of the Sanctuary in 1994, hundreds of whales are still being hunted and killed each year in the Sanctuary under the guise of so-called "scientific" whaling. Let's stop whaling in the Southern Ocean now!
- Brazilian Right Whale Project Coalisão Internacional da Vida Silvestre - IWC/BRASIL, established in 1986, is the Brazilian section of the International Wildlife Coalition, a non- profit, non-governmental institution dedicated to the protection of wildlife and natural environments throughout the world. Directed by native Brazilian environmentalists who pursue an agenda suited for local conservation needs, IWC/BRASIL develops practical activities, aimed at concrete results.
- Whale Rescue Team Whale Rescue Team volunteers take to the sea to rescue California grey whales from the death grip of commercial gill nets and other fishing gear. Many California sea lions are alive today due the efforts of Whale Rescue Team volunteers. Our volunteers care about marine life and the health of the planet.
- Sea Shepherd Conservation Society The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has been on the front lines since 1977, directly defending the world's marine wildlife to maintain global biodiversity. This is achieved through the research, investigation and video-documentation of violations of international laws, regulations and treaties established to protect these species.
- Cetacean Society International CSI is an all volunteer, non-profit, tax-exempt conservation, education, and research organization, with volunteer representatives in 26 countries around the world. CSI is dedicated to the preservation and protection of all cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and the marine environment on a global basis.
- Earthtrust-Wildlife Conservation Find a wealth of information about the innovative and cost-effective programs for protecting some of the world's threatened and endangered species, including whales, dolphins, and many others.
- Dolphin Action & Protection Group (DAPG) founded in South Africa in May, 1977 with the motto and policy that "DOLPHINS SHOULD BE FREE". The object was to take every lawful action possible to protect dolphins from exploitation and to work co-operatively with enforcement agencies to make legislation effective. In 1979 activities were extended to include the protection of whales.
- European Cetacean Organisation The European Cetacean Organisation (ECO) is a non-membership organisation dedicated to ending the continued captivity of Whales and Dolphins, exposing abuses within the dolphinarium industry, halting the exploitation of Whales and Dolphins and returning captive Whales and Dolphins back to the wild.
- Faroese Islands Pilot Whale Slaughter Details of the yearly killing of Pilot whales in the Faroese Islands.
- Friends of Animals Working to protect animals from cruelty and abuse. Today, it is one of the most respected activist groups around the world. Friends of Animals campaigns vigorously to convert the temporary moratorium on commercial whaling into a permanent ban on hunting of all great whales and dolphins.
- International Marine Mammal Project Earth Island Institute's (IMMP) works to make oceans safe for marine mammals worldwide. We strive to eliminate dolphin mortality caused by the international tuna fishing industry, to end the use of driftnets, and to stop tuna purse-seine fishers from encircling dolphins in their nets. In addition, we aim to stop the resumption of commercial whaling worldwide and to promote sustainable fishing.
- No Way Norway The International Wildlife Coalition heads up the 'Tourist Boycott of Norway' to end Norwegian whaling.
- Project MAMA Brazillian Whale & Dolphin Protection Association.
- Save the Manatee Club Save the Manatee Club (SMC) is a nonprofit organization, established in 1981 by U.S. Senator Bob Graham and singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett so the general public could participate in conservation efforts to save endangered manatees from extinction. The SMC promotes public awareness and education; funds manatee research, rescues, and rehabilitation efforts; and lobby for the protection of manatees and their habitat.
- Save the Whales Campaign In 1971, the Animal Welfare Institute launched the Save the Whales Campaign. We are at the forefront of the fight against Japanese and Norwegian efforts to force a resumption of commercial whaling within the International Whaling Commission.
Research
- Alnitak Research - Spain Alnitak carries out research programmes aimed at increasing our knowledge of the marine environment in the Mediterranean Sea. These research programmes are either developed by Alnitak itself, or in co-operation with other research institutions, NGO's and universities. Alnitak aims to create or participate in environmental education programmes through training programmes, volunteering projects, conferences, expositions, documentaries, etc.
- Center for Bioacoustics - Italy focuses on the development of research projects on the acoustic communication in marine animals, the study of practical applications in regard to the monitoring and censusing of cetaceans and the development of advanced methods of sound analysis based on digital signal processing.
- Coastal Ecosystems Research Foundation A non-profit organisation whose aim is to fund ecological research through eco-tourism. Research is presently focussed on the whales and dolphins of British Columbia's Central Coast. The general public is invited to participate in the research directly as 'paying volunteers'.
- Earthwatch Marine Mammal Research The EarthCorps is helping keep tabs on migrating whales and manatees off Florida, the Bahamas, South Africa, Hawaii, and Australia. Enjoy the challenge of learning about behavior in bits and pieces from an animal you glimpse only briefly at the water's surface?
- Götenborg Marine Research Centre The three Marine Research Centres, at the universities of Göteborg (GMF), Stockholm (SMF) and Umeå (UMF), are to be considered as national resources for marine research. They have been operating since June 1989, after the decision on their establishment was taken by the Swedish parliament in April of that year.
- Whale Research Group The Whale Research Group was organized in 1978 in response to the problem of Newfoundlander's inshore fishermen who were incidentally catching whales in increasing numbers. The group operates along the 17,000 km of coastline in Newfoundland and Labrador. Its focus has been the development of the Entrapment Assistance Program.
Education
- Whale Stranding in Northland New Zealand
- Pets in the Aquarium!
- Orcas in Captivity
- Virtual Whale Watching with Prince of Whales
- Sperm whale skeleton in the Popular Museum, The Hague, Netherlands The Museum houses this skeleton of a Sperm whale stranded in 1979 at Egmond aan Zee. Some 400 year earlier another Sperm whale stranded at the same place and became famous through the work of artist Hendrik Goltzius whose drawings hang in the Teylers Museum.
- Gander Academy's Whales Theme Page Web page of the third Graders of Gander Academy, The Centre for Innovative Technology Education, Gander, Newfoundland.
- ScubaDad's Fishie Links
- Canadian Museum of Nature - Arctic Odyssey
- Great Whales Foundation Our goal is "To inform humans about whales, from the whale's point of view, as far as humanly possible." Specifically focusing on whale and dolphin issues.
- Oceania Project has been undertaking an Annual Research and Education Expedition in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia for six years. By joining the Expedition you can support and assist with the research work, learn about Cetacea and create your own direct experience with Whales and Dolphins.
- Save the Whales Save The Whales purpose is to educate children and adults about marine mammals, their environment and their preservation.
- Society for Marine Mammalogy Contains information about Marine Mammal Science - the journal, recent issues of the SMM Newsletter and, of particular interest to students, the most recent version of 'Strategies for Pursuing a Career in Marine Mammal Science'.
- Sea Creatures This site focuses on marine mammals commonly found in North America, and as you'll see, the site is divided into four main categories: Sea Creatures Bookstore; discussion forums on dolphins and whales; range maps and online Whale Sighting Log; Other Sea Creatures Manatees, Sea Lions, etc.
- St. Lucia Whale and Dolphin Watching Association The S.L.W.D.W.A. was formed to promote Whale Watching in St. Lucia, as an alternative economic resource which would ensure the well being of both the whales and small boat operators.
- WhaleNet WhaleNet is dedicated to education while focusing on whales and whale research. Our Goal is to foster excitement and learning about the marine environment.
Government
Business
- Wyland Galleries Homepage
- The Reef
- Cetacean Research Technology Seattle, Washington - Manufacturer and supplier of Hydrophones, Suction Cups and Analysis Software to the research and retail markets.
Personal Home Pages
- Bill and Amanda's Cetacean Protection Page
- Donald's Home Page
- Rajin's Dolphins & Whales Growing up on the Louisiana Gulf Coast, I've a great appreciation for marine life. This is my site dedicated to the underwater sea dwellers.
- ENDANGERED!!: HOME ADDRESS PLANET EARTH Climb aboard Flight 911 to explore Jet's world. It's your world too!
- Alaska whale page We live with whales. Our home is on a small island just a few miles from Auke Bay, Alaska.
- Whales in Puerto Pirámide The Southern Right whales of Puerto Madryn, Chubut , Argentina.
- My Cetacean Creation Donna Loiy's page dedicated to all the people who are inspired by the greatest creatures to ever inhabit our great oceans.
- The Virtual Whale Museum Presented by Ms. Purcell's Third Grade class, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA.
- Whale's Paradise Whales are called "Ku-Ji-Ra" in the Japanese language. I will prepare in this page of "Whale's Paradise" many interesting facts related to whales, especially the history and the culture of whales in Japan and for Japanese people.
Miscellaneous
- The Great South East TV Every Sunday at 5.30pm, Channel 7 Brisbane brings you a half-hour of fun things things to see and do in The Great South East. As well as the stories from this week and previous episodes, The Great South East website has a terrific explore section with links to great activities and events.
- The Beached Whale's Only Beachfront Property in Southeast Kansas
- Ulisses Homepage You have the chance to find out what my activities are like. My work is dedicated to all Humans and Dolphins who believe in a non-violent global society of feeling creatures.
- Christian Riese Lassen Master Artist of the Sea Christian Riese Lassen is recognized as Hawaii's premier marine artist and, one of the world's leading environmental artists. His painting methods are from the Old Masters that used the techniques of layering and glazing.
- Internet Marine Mammal Resource LINKS maintained by Wesley Elsberry Internet Marine Mammal Resource LINKS maintained by Wesley Elsberry.
- Marine Mammal Stranding Center A private non-profit organization based in Brigantine, New Jersey. Since the Center's founding in 1978, it has responded to over 1500 calls for stranded whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles that washed ashore on New Jersey beaches.
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