41. Steel In The Deep - The Site Has Be Moved Submarines, whales, torpedoe audio clips. http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA012709/e_index.html

"Steel in the Deep:the Submarine Project" has be moved to and integrated into the one site. The new URL is http://www.steel.sakura.ne.jp/

42. Arctic Social Sciences - Arctic Studies Center A system of understanding one's environment. It is built over generations, as people depend on the land and sea for their food, materials, and culture. http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/html/tek.html

Vikings Looking Both Ways Arctic Wildlife Crossroads/Continents Yup'ik Masks Alutiiq Dance Arctic Social Sciences Repatriation Yamal Ainu Get Plug-ins Help Printing Credits B E L U G A W H A L E T E K Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Beluga Whales An Indigenous Knowledge Pilot Project in the Chukchi and Northern Bering Seas Henry P. Huntington, Ph.D., and Nikolai I. Mymrin Inuit Circumpolar Conference Traditional Ecological Knowledge (or TEK) is a system of understanding one's environment. It is built over generations, as people depend on the land and sea for their food, materials, and culture. TEK is based on observations and experience, evaluated in light of what one has learned from one's elders. People have relied on this detailed knowledge for their survivalthey have literally staked their lives on its accuracy and repeatability. TEK is an important source of information and understanding for anyone who is interested in the natural world and the place of people in the environment. Many scientists recognize the value of working with people who live in an area and who have great insight into the natural processes at work in that area. While the scientific perspective is often different from the traditional perspective, both have a great deal to offer one another. Working together is the best way of helping us achieve a better common understanding of nature. When a native hunter and a scientist discuss wildlife biology, maps can be a great starting point. Maps are familiar to both, and information they mark on a map can be easily understood in both cultures. The maps can spark a long conversation, and they are a good reference point throughout an interview, especially as migration routes, feeding areas, ice patterns, currents and other geographic information is added, compared and discussed further.

43. Whale Songs Welcome to Whale Songs, an educational center about people and whales. It is an evolving resource, encouraging communication among http://www.whalesongs.org/

Welcome to Whale Songs , an educational center about people and whales. It is an evolving resource, encouraging communication among researchers, students, educators and whale lovers worldwide. Join us in the field on January 2000, as a team of high school ecology students from Saucon Valley, Pennsylvania, and the Whale Songs team, along with some friends, travel to the Island of Dominica on a mission to study the island's ecological treasures, which go beyond it richness as the habitat of 14 cetaceans! Be sure to visit the site each day between January 18 and January 21, 2000 to participate in daily discussions about the team's findings! Whale Songs was selected as a valuable Internet resource for Discovery Channel School's H2Oceans theme for spring 1997. Whale Songs Designed and by Black Box

44. Whale Songs * Cetacean Information * Sperm Whales Able to hold breath longest of all whales Known to dive at least 1100 meters may reach more than 3000 meters Remain submerged for hour or more Single http://www.whalesongs.org/cetacean/sperm_whales/home.html

SCIENTIFIC NAME Physeter macrocephalus from the Greek physeter (blower), makers (long) and kephale (head). COMMON NAME Sperm Whale DISCOVERED Linnaeus, 1758 GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION Widely distributed in deep waters worldwide between 60 degrees N and 70 degrees S Different migration patterns for males and females male more poleward Shifts occur in spring and summer, returning in fall NATURAL HISTORY EXTERNAL ANATOMY INTERNAL ANATOMY DEEP DIVING ADAPTATIONS HABITAT: Frequents both offshore and inshore waters Squid, ocassionally octopus and fish including salmon, rockfish, lincod and skates 92 minute feeding dive Female and immature sperm whale usually dive for food about 40 minutes at less than 500 m. Usually find their food in upper sections of water column and particularly in the evenings, often within a few meters of the surface LIFE CYCLE: May live more than 50 years Grows steadily during and after weaning period Males are sexually mature at years and up at 10-12 m long and females at 8-11 years at 8.3-9.1 m long Mating most active in April Pregnancy lasts 16-17 months BEHAVIOR: Able to hold breath longest of all whales Known to dive at least 1100 meters may reach more than 3000 meters Remain submerged for hour or more Single, explosive blow may remain on surface and emit more than 50 blows before next dive

45. Pilot Whales Stranded Off Cape Cod Beach CNN http://cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/07/29/beached.whales.ap/index.html

46. Whales Online whales online is a reference and news site dedicated to education for the conservation of whales of the St. Lawrence and their natural habitat. http://www.whales-online.net/

Whales online is a reference and news site dedicated to education for the conservation of whales of the St. Lawrence and their natural habitat. For information about whales on the other side of the globe, visit our southern counterpart ; Because a better understanding is the key to a better protection

47. Preparations Made For Release Of Five Stranded Pilot Whales CNN http://cnn.com/2003/US/South/08/09/stranded.whales.ap/index.html

48. Killer Whales A SeaWorld Education Department Resource. http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/KillerWhale/home.html

A SeaWorld Education Department Resource Contents Scientific Classification Habitat and Distribution Physical Characteristics Senses ... Index A Film clip from Shamu TV. (8 Mb) See live killer whales on the Shamu Cam! Killer whale classroom activity appropriate for grades 4-8. Goals of the SeaWorld Education Department: Based on a long-term commitment to education, SeaWorld strives to provide an enthusiastic, imaginative, and intellectually stimulation atmosphere to help students and guests develop a lifelong appreciation, understanding, and stewardship for our environment. Specifically, our goals are... To instill in students and guests of all ages an appreciation for science and a respect for all living creatures and habitats. To conserve our valuable natural resources by increasing awareness of the interrelationships of humans and the environment. To increase students' and guests' basic competencies in science, math, and other disciplines. To be an educational resource to the world. " For in the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught . "

49. Cetaceans Overview of whale species, with common names in 10 languages. http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/jaap/Cetacea.htm

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 Misticeti Ballenas de barbas Odontoceti Toothed Whales Tandwalvissen Zahnwale Tannhvaler Hammasvalaat Tandvalar Tandhvaler 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 Odontoceti No teeth. Instead they have keratin baleen plates, suspended from the roof of the mouth All species have teeth. There number of teeth varies from 2 in some beaked whales to more than 250 in some dolphin species. Two nasal openings (or blowholes) Single nasal opening (or blowhole) The skull is symmetrical The skull is asymmetrical The melon is present only in the fetal stage and absent or poorly developed in adults. They have no echolocation capabilities.

50. Whales Of The Bay Of Fundy Discusses the natural history of the bay, its history and capacities and the whales that frequent it. Describes species of whales, sizes, habitat and numbers. Offers guest book, downloadable screen saver and links. http://www.new-brunswick.net/new-brunswick/whales/

HOME MINKE RIGHT FINBACK ... 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 the Great Barrier Reef of Australia and the Rain Forest of Brazil. It's mighty tides are the greatest on earth. Every day, twice daily, one hundred billion tons of seawater roll in and out of the Bay. At low tide, you can literally walk on the ocean floor. At high tide, just six hours later, your footprints will be covered by the ocean. In some places, the vertical difference between high and low tide is 14 meters- roughly the same height as a four storey building! Whales in the Bay Finback Whales The Bay of Fundy giant and the second largest in the world. It can grow to 24 meters (80 feet) and weight 73 tonnes (80 tons). Finbacks have a tall "blow" and are evenly distributed throughout the mouth of the bay.

51. CNN.com - Nature: Military Sonar May Give Whales The Bends - Oct. 8, 2003 CNN http://cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/10/08/whale.sonar/index.html

BREAKING NEWS A militant group claims it has kidnapped an American engineer in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. embassy confirmed an American is missing. Details soon The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-Mail Services CNNtoGO SEARCH Web CNN.com Nature: Military sonar may give whales the bends From Natalie Pawelski CNN Cut surface of the liver shows that cavitary lesions have extensively replaced normal tissue. Story Tools (CNN) Dozens of whales, dolphins and porpoises have washed up dead on shores around the world after exposure to military sonar. Researchers writing in the journal Nature say they may have found a link. Scientists examined the bodies of ten beaked whales that died on two beaches in the Canary Islands in September. The whales began stranding themselves within hours of the use of mid-frequency sonar during Spanish-led international naval exercises. Paul Jepson of the Zoological Society of London and colleagues found that the whales suffered tissue and organ damage caused by gas bubbles, consistent with rapid decompression and similar to the bends, a sometimes-fatal condition for humans. YOUR E-MAIL ALERTS Follow the news that matters to you.

52. Greenpeace Whales Site Greenpeace whales campaign site. Information about the Greenpeace The world s great whales are in trouble. Despite an international moratorium http://whales.greenpeace.org/

whales whaling environmental impacts solutions ... act home whales screensaver send an ecard play the game The world's great whales are in trouble. Despite an international moratorium on commercial whaling, two countries, Japan and Norway, are continuing to hunt whales for profit. These nations are aggressively campaigning to lift the ban on whaling. With a return to large scale whaling just a hair's breadth away, we urgently need to take action to stop Japan and Norway's efforts. Greenpeace is working on many fronts, fighting to stop commercial whaling through political work, public outreach and by taking non-violent direct action against the whalers at sea. We need your help! This site contains archive material. To see the latest news about whales, visit the whale news section of our current site.

53. Animal Rights Activists Suggest 'Eat The Whales' CNN http://cnn.com/2001/TECH/science/09/06/environment.whales.reut/index.html

54. Greenpeace Whales Site © Greenpeace, The earth s great whales have been targeted by whalers over the centuries, bringing some populations to the brink of extinction. http://whales.greenpeace.org/whales/species.html

whales whaling environmental impacts solutions ... act great whale species behaviour species whales, not fish The earth's great whales have been targeted by whalers over the centuries, bringing some populations to the brink of extinction. All bar one, the sperm whale, are baleen whales, feeding on small crustaceans or fish which they strain out from the water by means of the baleen plates growing from the roofs of their mouths. The sperm whale is however a toothed whale which mainly hunts squid in deep waters. All whale population estimates are approximate due to the inherent difficulties in their calculation and are often the subject of much controversy in the IWC Scientific Committee. As a result of this uncertainty, it is often difficult for scientists to ascertain whether a particular whale population is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable. The status given for each species is the threat category as ascribed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). For more information visit

55. Whales Stranded In Florida Keys CNN http://cnn.com/2003/US/South/04/18/stranded.whales.ap/index.html

56. NATURE. Humpback Whales | PBS NATURE s Humpback whales follows these migrating marine mammals and presents their unique singing and hunting habits. Video Clip http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/humpback/

NATURE's "Humpback Whales" follows these migrating marine mammals and presents their unique singing and hunting habits. Graceful and magnificent, humpback whales inspire awe in young and old alike. These marine mammals travel great distances to take advantage of the best breeding grounds and feeding spots. North Pacific humpbacks, for example, mate and give birth in Hawaii and then travel to Alaska each summer to feed. These gentle giants are famous for their singing abilities belting out seductive ballads to attract mates or to challenge other would-be suitors. But they also have other talents. Their unique hunting skill, called bubblenet feeding, involves a group of humpbacks working together to capture schools of herring. Each whale has a particular role in the process: One whale swims in a circle while blowing bubbles under a school of herring. When the bubbles rise, the school of herring can not escape and form into a tight ball in the center. Other whales vocalize grunting or screaming to scare the herring to the surface. The whales then rise with their mouths wide open to capture large amounts of fish. Trek across the oceans with these astounding creatures and discover more revealing details about their wonder-filled, watery ways.

57. Underwater Stock Photography Of Whales, Dolphins, Salmon, Manatees, Sharks, Etc. Specialist in worldwide marine environments; Searchable web site includes whales, dolphins, sharks, manatees, and salmon. http://www.brandoncole.com/

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58. The Oceania Project - Caring For Whales, Dolphins & The Oceans Unique Whale and Dolphin photos taken during the Hervey Bay Research Expeditions and news, information and educational resources about whales and Dolphins. http://www.oceania.org.au/index.html

UPDATED: Wednesday 9th June 2004 The Oceania Project, established in 1988, is a Not-for-profit Research and Education organisation dedicated to Raising Awareness about Cetacea (Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises) and the Ocean Environment. Participate in the Annual Whale Research Expedition as an Intern or Eco-Volunteer . Welcome. The Oceania Project PO Box 646 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Ph: International +61 2 6685 8128 Australia 02 6685 8128 Fax: International +61 2 9225 9176 Australia 02 9225 9176 Mobile: 0418 797 326 Email: trish.wally@oceania.org.au Thank You for being visitor to The Oceania Project Website.

59. Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises Whale watching cruises in Barnstable, MA. http://www.whales.net/

Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises is a proud supporter of International Fund for Animal Welfare in their worldwide conservation efforts. Together we will work to educate and encourage environmental awareness on a global scale. For more information visit the IFAW website

60. Hawaii Marine Life Hawaii's marine wildlife, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, monk seals, seabirds, and diverse fish species http://www.sailhawaii.com/marine.html

Hawaii's marine life hawaiian spinner dolphins humpback whales green sea turtles and monk seal pictures Where the Wild Things are Our playground, the rural Waianae Coast of Oahu, Hawaii, offers many different kinds of marine life including dolphins, whales, turtles, tropical fish, spotted eagle rays, sponges, and coral reef inhabitants to name a few. The Waianae Range is on the west coast of Oahu, Hawaii. It is largely shielded from the rains brought into the islands by the Northeasterly bearing trade winds by its neighbor, Koolau Volcano. This makes Waianae much drier than the Koolaus, particularly on its westward (leeward) slopes. This dryness keeps runoff to a minimum and thus, some of the clearest water in Hawaii is found at the beaches of the Waianae coast. This area is also reputed to have the most extensive coral reefs and marine life in the Hawaiian Islands. It's not surpirsing then that there is fascinating marine life all along the Leeward Coast. The Northwestern tip, at Ka'ena Point appears to be a magnet for marine mammals. We are currently conducting research to determine the extent of this phenomenon. Click on the links below to learn more about some of the creatures we have become quite friendly with.

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