21. Marine Life - Vietnam 2003 Group Moves To Save Endangered Turtle http://www.yowiehunters.com/New Crypto/Marine LIfe/Marine Life - Vietnam 2003 Gr

Group Moves to Save Endangered Turtle Monday November 3, 2003 By Margie Mason Associated Press Writer HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - There once was a magic golden turtle that lived in Hanoi's most enchanted lake. In real life, the last giant soft-shell turtle living in Hoan Kiem Lake probably will die alone, and at least one biologist says the species will then be extinct. The giant turtle was believed so powerful, it snatched a divine sword from a warrior king and returned it to the gods of the depths nearly six centuries ago. That tale has long been a favorite among young and old Vietnamese living in the capital city, but folklorists soon may have to rewrite the story to include a very sad ending. The elusive creature - with a shell as big as a desk - occasionally pokes its wrinkled head out of the murky waters of the downtown lake to take a breath, but few Vietnamese are lucky enough to glimpse it. And certainly no one knows its age. Scientists say it probably is the most endangered freshwater turtle species in the world. "This species is a huge, huge animal that's incredibly endangered and it really needs help,'' said Anders Rhodin, co-chair of the World Conservation Union's Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group. "I don't think anyone is willing to try to capture that animal in Hoan Kiem Lake. I think it is thought to be sacred."

22. Animal Protection Institute - Legal Protections For Wildlife And Marine Life Legal Protections for Wildlife and marine life. In its present form, the endangered Species Act (ESA) protects declining species more comprehensively and http://www.api4animals.org/74.htm

Legal Protections for Wildlife and Marine Life In many ways, animals in the wild receive more legal protections than domesticated or captive animals. Unlike animals "owned" by a zoo, a research facility, or an individual, wild animals are classified as public property under the law. That status gives citizens, and therefore government, more of an enforceable interest in their well-being. As with domestic animals, many lucrative industries depend on the killing and sale of wildlife. Most wildlife laws specifically regulate and/or attempt to suppress those enterprises. Since wild animals are classified as public property, one individual does not theoretically have a right to exclusive benefit of that animal. Instead, wildlife laws recognize the benefit to the public of diverse populations of animals, and the value of nature. Because this view of wild animals as a public resource focuses on species maintenance, it unfortunately confers little benefit on individual wild animals. As long as the survival of the species is guaranteed, wild animals can usually be "harvested" for profit or fun. State Wildlife Laws If an animal is not threatened with extinction, then an individual state generally has the right to regulate the killing of that animal for profit or recreation. Hunting, trapping, and fishing laws vary according to state, controlling what types of animal can be killed, how many, and the method used.

23. Animal Protection Institute - Marine Life I of the Convention on International Trade in endangered Species (CITES habitat and food sources for sea turtles and other sea life. National marine Sanctuaries. http://www.api4animals.org/57.htm

Marine Life Public concern for the killing of baby harp seals for their fur and the deaths of millions of dolphins in commercial tuna nets led Congress to pass the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) in 1972. The MMPA gave the Department of the Interior responsibility for manatees, dugongs, polar bears, walruses, and sea otters. Within the Department, the Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for managing these marine mammals and for enforcing the moratorium on taking and importing marine mammals, marine mammal parts, and derivatives. The management and conservation of whales, dolphins, sea lions, fur seals, elephant seals, monk seals, true northern seals, and southern fur seals are the responsibility of the National Marine Fisheries Service, a division of the Department of Commerce. Whales and dolphins are also protected under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) with minimal standards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is responsible for administration and enforcement of the AWA. Unfortunately, because of exceptions, loopholes, and some weakening amendments to the MMPA and AWA, we must continually advocate on behalf of marine mammals.

24. Kauai And Hawaii Marine Life Information takes you to our weather page. Here is information on various marine life that we see They were put on the endangered species list, and have since made a fine http://www.holoholocharters.com/dhtml/marine_life.html

Note: You must have javascript to make full use of this site. You could turn on your javascript or visit: www.holoholocharters.com/nojava/index.html for our html only page. We do not use active-x controls, only image and text manipulation scripts. Information on marine life can be found here. We also offer Na Pali snorkel, Niihau snorkel, napali snorkel, Na Pali sail, Kauai sail, Kauai snorkel, Na Pali whale watching, Niihau whale watching, Na Pali dolphin watching, Niihau dolphin watching, sea caves, waterfalls, and fish. We have three vessels: 65' catamaran, 48' sailing catamaran, and a 42' ex-navy recon vessel. Our site offers information on our tours, vessels, as well as: dolphin pictures, whale pictures, shark pictures, Na pali pictures, Niihau pictures, and rainbow and waterfall pictures. Please come and join us. Aloha! Here is information on various marine life that we see regularly at Holoholo Cahrters, as well as some of the more rare animals we have seen on our tours. From the playful Spinner dolphin we see almost every day, to the Blainsville beaked-whale which we se maybe once a year, we will try and cover. Of course we have information about Humpback whales, Bottlenose dolphins, fish and sharks. This section is ever growing, so EMAIL US if there's some information you would like to see. Information here comes from books, lectures we've been to, as well as our own personal experience.

25. Kids.net.au Marine_Life profile An overview of various endangered sea life. Written by three students. Kids Cruise profile - Pictures and descriptions of marine life in the http://www.kids.net.au/categories/Kids_and_Teens__School_Time__Science__Living_T

Web Dictionary Thesaurus Seek: everything just pages from Australia Thesaurus Dictionary Categories School Time ... profile - Pictures and descriptions of marine life in the marshes surrounding Savannah, GA. Northeast Fisheries Science Center Fish FAQ profile - Interesting facts and answers to common questions about fish, shellfish, crabs, lobsters, cetaceans, and turtles. Sea Life Savers profile - An overview of various endangered sea life. Written by three students. WhaleTimes SeaBed profile - General information on today's marine animals of interest, including whales, seals, and sharks. Features whale puzzlers, tales, and books for kids. Records for Marine Animals profile - Find out about the biggest, smallest, fastest, and deepest creatures ever encountered by man. Aquatic Safari profile - Fun facts and beautiful images introduce some of the lesser-known creatures of the deep. From SeaWorld. Learn A Little About Marine Life profile - Find out a little about a variety of marine creatures and organizations that serve to protect these creatures' homes. Aquascope profile - Offers facts, inspiration, and opportunities for collaboration to learn about sea creatures. The sea creatures are organized by environment: sandy beach, cliffs and rocky beaches, and open ocean.

26. Endangered Wildlife: Whales Garbage kills marine life around the world every year. Disease also kill whales and marine life; sickness could cause a whale to http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/whale.htm

WHALES Photo courtesy of Stefan Jacobs by Sarah Blue, Shawn Buell, Stephanie Creed, and Scott McCarthy Appearance Killer whales have a sleek, streamlined fusiform body; their physical characteristics are adapted for life in an aquatic environment. When male killer whales approach adulthood, they acquire typical male characteristics; they gain weight, and their spectoral flippers, dorsal fins, and flukes grow longer than those of the females. Each lobe of the tail is called a fluke; flukes are flattened pads of tough dense, fibrous, connective tissue, complete without bone. Longitudinal muscles of the back, both above and below the spine, and caudal peduncle move the flukes up and down. Male killer whales average between 22 and 27 feet long and usually weigh between 3,000 and 12,000 pounds. Female killer whales average between 17 to 24 feet long and weigh between 3,000 and 8,000 pounds. The largest male killer whale ever recorded weighed 21,000 pounds and was 32 feet long.The largest female killer whale recorded was 28 feet long and weighed 15,000 pounds. A whale is a very large and powerful animal. Different types of whales have different defence systems. Some whales have a very powerful tail slap. A tail slap would be powerful enough to kill a human. Some whales have very sharp teeth and powerful jaws such as the killer whale.

27. Endangered Oceans Lesson Plan endangered Oceans Activities. Fish Tales is a wonderful activity about the effects of pollution on marine life. Read books about the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. http://www.geocities.com/sseagraves/endangeredoceans.htm

Endangered Oceans Activities Our oceans and many of the creatures that live in them are in big trouble! We must do everything we can to protect them! The ocean covers more than seventy percent of the surface of the earth. Our oceans are in trouble as the result of pollution and over fishing. Many species of marine wildlife are in danger of extinction, and our coral reefs, wetlands, and kelp forests are disappearing. It is important that we teach children about protecting our oceans which are a major source of resources for our planet. Activities: To teach the concept of entanglement which is one of the greatest dangers to sea turtles and shorebirds, give each student a rubber band which they loop around their thumb and fourth finger. They must try to get the rubber band off without using their other hand. Clean up an oil spill: Fill a tub with water. an oil spill. Get used oil from an automotive shop and pour some into tubs. Give the students, detergent, sponges, strainers, alum, coffee filters, etc. Each group tries to get their water as clean as possible.

28. Endangered Species ............. marine turtles are endangered due to a loss of nesting habitats to humans. eggs, and not dumping chemicals into the ocean (which also kills other marine life). http://www.geocities.com/thesciencefiles/endangered/endangered.html

Many creatures on earth are in danger of becoming extinct. There are fewer and fewer of them every year. Often the cause is man, through hunting, or killing, or just destroying habitats. Here are a few of the creatures that are endangered, and what's being done to try to save them. Marine Turtles by Jennifer S. Marine turtles live in Hawaii, Florida, and Australia. For most of their lives they live in the water. Marine turtles are endangered due to a loss of nesting habitats to humans. Also, turtle eggs are very valuable; the eggs are said to be superior to chicken eggs. The meat of the turtle is considered a delicacy in some countries. Marine turtles are very vulnerable to raccoons when young, who destroy as much as 70% of the turtles' nests. Other predators are foxes, gulls, and sharks. Sometimes turtles are killed by nets used for catching shrimp or fish, and by harsh chemicals dumped in the ocean. We can help these marine turtles by watching for their nests and not destroying them, not touching the eggs, and not dumping chemicals into the ocean (which also kills other marine life). Wolverines Gulo gulo) by Aaron H.

29. Endangered Plants & Animals Fish and marine life US National marine Fisheries Service, endangered fish, sea turtles, whales, dophins, seals and sea lions. Birds http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/species.html

New Jersey Laws Species There is not one endangered species list, there are many. Growing concern for the world's vanishing species has led to increased conservation action. The governments of many nations have passed protective laws and put aside national parks and other reserves for wildlife. Different governments, associations and international agencies keep different lists . A species can be considered endangered on one list, threatened on another list and not appear at all on a different list. In addition to these Internet resources the Morris County Library has many books and current magazines with detailed species information. Contact the reference department for help. U.S. and International U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species home page Species Information Get the regulatory profile for a listed species using its common or scientific name. Frequently Asked Questions Good starting point for all aspects of endangered species. EE Link Endangered Species Species: endangered, extinct, facts, data, pictures, organizations, laws and policy for the U.S. and the world. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

30. Endangered Species, Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Caretta Caretta, U.S. Fish & Wildlife life History and Recovery Activities. National Wildlife Refuges established for endangered species. is shared between the National marine Fisheries Service and http://endangered.fws.gov/i/C1T.html

Loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta Status: Threatened Photo by Mike Lubich/USFWS Protection for this species under the Endangered Species Act — where it is listed, when it was listed, and other information. In the News Current Press Releases Historic News Releases Life History and Recovery Activities Biologue National Wildlife Refuges established for endangered species Because sea turtles nest on land, responsibility for their conservation is shared between the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Please see the National Marine Fisheries Service's Sea Turtle Program page and species account Sea turtle recovery plans developed jointly by the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service. During August 2000, the National Sea Turtle Coordinators for the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service attached satellite transmitters to five loggerhead sea turtles at the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. To follow the migration of these turtles, please see 2000 Florida Atlantic Coast Loggerhead Tracking Project Marine Turtle Program of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Bureau of Protected Species Management.

31. Marine Life Oceanarium - Exotic Bird Show This species is critically endangered due to the fact that its range much smaller A commonly asked question at marine life is “Why don t the birds fly away http://www.dolphinsrus.com/exoticbirdshow.html

Marine Life News Local Weather About the Area Marine Animal Productions ... Institute For Marine Mammal Studies Find out more about our dolphin interactions Marine Life Coloring Book Exotic Bird Show During our bird show, you wil be able to see our parrots perform an entertaining variety of behaviors such as birds competing in a ring race, skating, riding a scooter, and much more. The show also features a modeling session where the birds display some common features of parrots. Our show birds are given breaks so you may see different birds performing on different days. Marine Life is home to a large collection of exotic bird species. Most are used in our bird shows, and have been taught a variety of behaviors including verbal skills. Because the birds are displayed in open exhibits, it is important to follow some rules when visiting the exhibit. Please do not touch the birds. They have very strong beaks and claws that can cause serious injury. Please do not yell at or try to make the birds vocalize Please stay outside of the roped off areas. The birds cannot fly, but can move freely up and down their perches. The birds at Marine Life are Parrots. These birds all have strong beaks used for cracking nuts and seeds, they have zygodactyl feet (two toes in front and two in back) for grasping branches and assisting in eating. Macaws and parrots are brightly colored and do not have crests; Cockatoos all have crests and are white, pink, grey or black. Please refer to the educational panels located at the exhibit for specific information on each bird. What Do They Eat? All of the birds receive a balanced diet similar to what they would naturally eat in the wild. They are given fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, as well as store bought pellets that contain needed nutrients.

32. Marine Life Oceanarium - Reef Tank Reef Tank. The Reef Tank at marine life contains many examples of local marine animals found in the All except the Australian Flatback are endangered. http://www.dolphinsrus.com/reeftank.html

Marine Life News Local Weather About the Area Marine Animal Productions ... Institute For Marine Mammal Studies Find out more about our dolphin interactions Marine Life Coloring Book Reef Tank The Reef Tank at Marine Life contains many examples of local marine animals found in the waters of the Mississippi Sound. The water in the tank is natural sea water pumped in from the Gulf of Mexico and kept at a constant temperature of 75 degrees. The filter for the Reef Tank is a natural biological filter made up of oyster shells that pick up sediments as water is drawn through the bottom of the tank. The Reef Tank is home to 3 different species of Sea Turtles: the Green, Loggerhead, and Kemp's Ridley. Throughout the world there are only 7 species of sea turtles. All except the Australian Flatback are endangered. Sea Turtles are air-breathing reptiles just like their cousins on land. Their legs have evolved into flippers which enable them to swim effortlessly. they must return to the land to lay their eggs. Once the eggs hatch, the baby turtles scramble across the beach and into the water, where they spend their entire lives. In the United States, turtles are protected by law. Sting Rays like the ones in the Reef tank, spend much of their lives lying and feeding on the bottom of the sea. They are called "sting" rays because they posses a poisonous barb on the end of their whip-like tails. If provoked or stepped on, they will thrust the barb into the attacker.

33. Curriculum Bridges: Marine Life class. Grade Level Intermediate endangered SPECIES Have the students do a report on endangered marine life species. Encourage http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Marine/marine_links.html

CURRICULUM BRIDGES: MARINE LIFE MATH LANGUAGE ARTS SOCIAL STUDIES VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS ... LITERATURE LINKS MATH: Return to Top Grade Level: Beginning MAMMALS: There are 5 whales swimming through the ocean. They meet up with 7 dolphins. How many mammals are there altogether? Grade Level: Beginning A WALRUS CALF: A walrus calf (baby) is learning to swim. During his lessons a calf will sometimes hold onto its mother's flipper. The calf swims awhile and then clings to the flipper of his mom. He then holds onto his mom's flipper 5 more times. How many times does the calf hold onto his mother's flipper? Grade Level: Beginning HOW MANY FISH: In the ocean depth many fish are swimming. Pretend that you can swim with the fish and that you have a net to catch some with. You catch 2 fish at one time and then swim farther and catch 6 more fish. How many fish have you caught altogether? Grade Level: Intermediate TWELVE DOLPHINS: 12 dolphins are swimming through the water at 20 miles per hour. There are 4 plastic rings and each of the dolphins swim through the rings. How many times are the rings used by the dolphins to swim through? Grade Level: Intermediate MARINE ANIMALS: Many marine animals are masters of "flight" and speed under the water. Some can swim up to 12,500 miles to migrate. These are the Gray Whales that migrate from the far north to breeding grounds off California. If they swim about 200 miles a day, how many days will it take for them to reach their destination in California?

34. WWF Canada - World Wildlife Fund Canada - Endangered Species, Nature, Wildlife C is dedicated to saving life on Earth polar bear endangered tiger endangered tigers adopt nature conservation global conservation marine conservation marine http://www.wwf.ca/

World Wildlife Fund Canada World Wildlife Fund WWF-Canada wwf canada ... wildlife conservation Bad News For Cold Water Corals? New findings released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WWF highlight the discovery of new cold-water corals globally and the need for protection of these rare and mysterious organisms. Read about these important findings Feature Story Indonesia is set to lose its last-remaining tiger species - the Sumatran tiger - if the widespread illegal trade in tiger parts and rampant habitat loss is not stopped, according to TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, and WWF. Sumatran Tiger on the Brink of Extinction Newsroom WWF-Canada appoints Mike Russill as New President and CEO (Halifax: June 07, 2004) - The Board of Directors of World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) is pleased to announce that, at its recent board meeting in Halifax, it approved the appointment of Michael J. Russill as its new President and CEO. More details Browse News Archive Your Guide to Pesticide-Free Gardening Get gardening naturally with your Guide to Natural, Pesticide-Free Gardening, available only at Garden Centres operated by Loblaw Companies Ltd.

35. WWF Canada - Newsroom - Endangered Species, Nature, Wildlife Conservation to resolve the problem and conserve seabirds and other precious marine life in Atlantic and landscape ecology work for WWFCanada’s endangered Spaces campaign http://www.wwf.ca/NewsAndFacts/NewsRoom/default.asp?section=archive&page=display

36. Marine Life Postcards marine life Postcards, Every year scores of these playful but endangered marine mammals are killed by motorboats. Crystal River, Florida. http://www.dal.ca/~ceph/JWoodPhoto/postcard.html

Marine Life Series Postcards James B. Wood Photography From endangered manatees in Crystal River to a wild Caribbean Reef Octopus in Dry Tortugas National Park to delicate anemone shrimp in Bonaire Marine Park, Dr. James B. Wood brings the beautiful underwater world directly to you. These high quality small press run post cards are works of art and many people frame them. They also make great gifts for anyone who loves marine life! Cards can be ordered in packs of 10 of each type or in a variety pack containing 2 cards of each of the 5 types. Marine Life Postcards Although very common in many areas, few divers ever see the Caribbean Reef Octopus ( Octopus briareus ) as these cephalopods are nocturnal, able to hide in small crevices and are masters of camouflage. Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida. There are only 3,000 West Indian Manatees ( Trichechus manatus ) left. Every year scores of these playful but endangered marine mammals are killed by motorboats. Crystal River, Florida. The spotted puffer ( Diodon hystrix ) protects itself with spines, by inflating and with tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin.

37. Monterey Bay Whale Watch - Whales Of Monterey Bay Collective. Blue Whales are endangered with only about 10,000 existing in the world. Back to marine life. marine life Whales. Monterey http://www.montereybaywhalewatch.com/whales.htm

Monterey Bay Whale Watch - Whales WHALES OF MONTEREY BAY: Gray Whale Humpback Whale Blue Whale Killer Whale ... Baird's Beaked Whale Click on small pictures below to see full-size photos (size 11K - 27K). Gray Whale The entire Gray Whale population migrates past the Monterey coastline every winter and spring. These whales have one of the longest animal migrations known, traveling over 12,000 miles from their summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea to their winter breeding grounds in Baja California and back again. Gray Whales have come back from the brink of extinction and now number over 25,000 individuals and have recently been taken off the endangered species list. Gray Whales are easily observed as they hug the coastline during migration. Gray Whales are present off Monterey from December through May. Off Monterey, Gray Whales migrate south from December through mid February, with peak numbers occurring during mid January. Whales migrate north from mid February through May, peaking during mid March. Most adult and juvenile whales pass Monterey on their way to Alaska by mid April. Mother gray whales with their newly born calves pass Monterey during April and May. The mother/calf pairs are most susceptible to Killer Whale attacks in the Bay during this period. Gray Whales reach lengths of 45', are generally gray in color with white mottling, and have many barnacles and whale lice embedded in their skin. They migrate slowly, at about 2-5 miles/hr, and generally blow 3-5 times before fluking up and diving for 2-7 minutes. During this migration they occasionally breach, spyhop, and mate with other Grays. They travel singly or in pods ranging from 2 to 10 whales.

38. Zeal.com - United States - New - Library - Society - Environmentalism - Topics - A great resource for United States New - Library - Society - Environmentalism - Topics - Threatened/endangered Species - Animals - marine life. http://zeal.com/category/preview.jhtml?cid=227634

39. Maine.gov: Facts & History: Wildlife & Plant Life Topics Maine Mammals Wildlife marine life Aquariums endangered Species Birds Bird Feeding Insects Wildlife Management Plant life. Maine Mammals Wildlife. http://www.maine.gov/portal/facts_history/wildlife_plant.html

Welcome to the Official Web Site of The State of Maine My Maine.gov Government Living Visiting ... Statistics Topics: Marine Life Aquariums Endangered Species Insects ... Maine Moose Natural history, habitat, and hunting information School Wildlife Programs Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Marine Life Maine Marine Species The Right Whale Aquariums Gulf of Maine Aquarium Learn about marine mammals, lobsters, turtles, and more. Maine Marine Resources Aquarium Endangered Species Endangered Species Program Maine Checklist of Birds Feeding Wild Birds Bird Feeding Basics ... Maine Partners in Flight Program Insects Search the Maine Forest Service Insect Database About Mosquitoes Ticks: Protect Yourself from Lyme Disease Wildlife Management Wildlife Management Areas Wildlife Management Districts Regulations for Wildlife in Captivity Plant Life Endangered and Threatened Plants in Maine Invasive Non-Native Plants in Maine Gardening to Conserve Maine's Native Landscape: Plants to Use and Plants to Avoid Native Plants: A 2002 Maine Source List ... Plant Conservation Alliance Featured: Online Services

40. Marine Life Protection Act, California Department Of Fish And Game protect or restore rare, threatened or endangered native plants, animals or areas master planning process created pursuant to the marine life Protection Act http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/mlpa/defs.html

Marine Region Home Page DFG Home Page MLPA Background Goals ... Meeting Minutes Definitions Socioeconomic Information Species Information MPA Science Further Information Marine Life Protection Act Definitions Adaptive Management Biogeographical Regions Marine Protected Area Marine Life Reserve ... State Water Quality Protection Area The following terms are defined in Fish and Game Code Section 2852: Adaptive Management "Adaptive management," with regard to marine protected areas, means a management policy that seeks to improve management of biological resources, particularly in areas of scientific uncertainty, by viewing program actions as tools for learning. Actions shall be designed so that, even if they fail, they will provide useful information for future actions, and monitoring and evaluation shall be emphasized so that the interaction of different elements within marine systems may be better understood. Back to Top Biogeographical Regions "Biogeographical regions" refers to the following oceanic or near shore areas, seaward from the high tide line or the mouth of coastal rivers, with distinctive biological characteristics, unless the master plan team establishes an alternative set of boundaries (emphasis added): The area extending south from Point Conception.

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