21. Whales Welcome to our whales unit! http//curry.edschool.Virginia.edu/go/whales/ Comments to Kimberlye P. Joyce, Curator Last Modified 10Sep-2003. http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/Whales/home.html

Welcome to our Whales unit! This site provides a thematic unit for cooperative learning across an integrated curriculum which is an interactive resource for teachers, students and parents. The original 1994 design was a model unit for educators, students and parents to demonstrate the use of the WWW as an educational resource. Table of Contents Information regarding documents contained in this unit. Help Menu Information on navigation tools used in this document. Project Awards http://curry.edschool.Virginia.edu/go/Whales/ Comments to: Kimberlye P. Joyce, Curator Last Modified: 10-Sep-2003

22. CETACEA: Physeter Macrocephalus (Sperm Whale) Provides information such as classification, distribution, local names, description, habitat, and behavior. http://www.cetacea.org/sperm.htm

The Sperm Whale is found in all oceans of the world, and, although well-known in the Mediterranean, rarely enters semi-enclosed or shallow seas. Males venture into the extremes of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres more frequently than females ever do. In summer they migrate to higher latitudes in both hemispheres but return to lower latitudes in winter, though some populations are resident all year round. Classification: The Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus , was classified by Linnaeus, with Physeter meaning 'blower' (referring to the whale's forceful, singular spout). There is, however, some disagreement about whether the Sperm Whale's specific name should be macrocephalus (meaning 'big head') or catodon (meaning 'teeth only in lower jaw'), although the former is generally accepted. Local Names: Cachalot; Kaskelot; Cachalote; Great Sperm Whale. This cetacean's common name is derived from the milky wax substance in its head which early whalers likened to the fluid produced by the testes to carry sperm. Description: Made famous by Herman Melville's Moby Dick , this is the species most people associate with the word 'whale'. The largest of the toothed whales, it is dark brown to dark grey in colour, with occasional albino and black individuals being recorded. The skin is wrinkly and may be scarred. Although the triangular tail flukes are broad and powerful, flippers are short and stubby, and the dorsal fin is usually more akin to a series of humps down the tail stock's ridge than an actual 'fin'. The Sperm Whale's head is over a third of the total body length of the animal, and is well-known for being big and bulky and barrel-shaped. Males are 15-20.5m in length and weigh between 45-57 tonnes, with females measuring 11-13m and weighing around 20 tonnes. The lower jaw holds approximately 50 rounded teeth in two parallel rows, each tooth weighing over a kilogram.

23. WhaleTimes WhaleTimes This World Wide Web (WWW) site provides information about whales and other animals that live in the water. The Fishin' for Facts page describes toothed whales, baleen whales, pinnipeds http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.whaletimes.org/&y=023F7E7F3C0216

24. Whale Sounds, Cries, Howls, Whistles, And Songs Whale Sounds. click to hear them all on RealPlayer streaming audio or click to download them as an MP3 file or click to hear the sound of a whales cry. http://dkd.net/whales/wsounds.html

W hale sounds are often described as a cry, howl, whistle, or song. Here you can hear them, plus the awesome humpbacks of Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, on RealPlayer, MP3 player or your regular browser player. A humpback of Hervey Bay Whale Sounds. to hear them all on RealPlayer streaming audio or to download them as an MP3 file or to hear the sound of a whales cry. (52k .au file) to hear a humpback feeding. (86k .au file) to hear the sounds of a whale howl. (40k .au file) for sounds like cows underwater. (42k .au file) to hear whales whistle. (58k .au file) to hear whales song like sound. (104k .au file) to hear the humpbacks song. (160k .au file) Explanation: Whales sounds are produced by moving air back and forth through body passages. These haunting sounds may travel kilometres under water and can be heard above the surface. The intricate vocalisations produced range from high squeaks to low guttural growls, with many being at a frequency so low that they can not be heard by humans. Often, the sounds produced are organised into long sequences and are called songs. Humpback whales are thought to produce the longest and most varied songs in the animal world, especially during the breeding season. Only male humpbacks sing. Each sequence normally lasts 10 - 15 minutes and can be repeated without pause, for hours. A blue whale song may last ten hours. Analysis has shown that sequences are always arranged into cycles characteristic of each population, so that all humpbacks in one area sing only the local song. These songs evolve with time and each year the song is a little different.

25. Killer Whales: Conservation And Research Outline provided by Sea World describes the importance of legal protections, research and marine zoological parks for species preservation. http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/KillerWhale/conservationkw.htm

Conservation and Research A. The International Whaling Commission. 1. In 1946, 14 countries formed the International Whaling Commission (IWC) by signing the International Whaling Convention. The IWC set regulations of whaling to protect the future of whale stocks as a resource to humans. 2. Currently the IWC has no jurisdiction over dolphins such as killer whales. However, now that the harvest of most large whales has stopped, the IWC has expressed an interest in playing a role in managing smaller cetaceans as well. B. Legal protection. 1. The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972 made it illegal to hunt or harass any marine mammal in United States waters. a. In accordance with the MMPA, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has jurisdiction over all whales in the waters of the United States. b. The primary objective of the MMPA is to maintain the health and stability of the marine ecosystem and to obtain and maintain optimum sustainable populations of marine mammals. c. The MMPA does allow exceptions for native subsistence hunting; collecting or temporarily restraining marine mammals for research, education, and public display; and taking a restricted number of marine mammals incidentally in the course of fishing operations.

26. Home Page Includes information on how to save the whales, public comments page, and a forum. The full story of Makah hunting, late breaking news, and recent news. http://members.tripod.com/whalelore/index.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Sign your name to... SAVE THE WHALES Put your name on the list to oppose this slaughter! Click Here This is a call to everyone who loves whales: You are needed in Neah Bay, Washington, now! The Makah plan to start killing Gray whales in October. Sea Shepherd's Gray Whale Protecion Campaign is going on now. Our long-range ship Sea Shepherd III and coastal patrol vessel EdwardAbbey are now on site, in opposition the planned whale hunt. Sea Shepherd has organized the local Whale Guardians Network to coordinate the actions necessary to head off the hunt. We need your financial support, your physical presence, or your efforts to spread the word on what is about to happen off the coast ofWashington! The "ceremonial" element of this hunt is being promoted to make the killing more palatable to the public. The real goal of the hunt is to use the "aboriginal" loopholes in the international whaling moratorium togain a foothold for a new era of commercial whale meat trade. Through the recent formation of the World Whaling Council in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Japan is using native groups who feel they have the right to kill whales as front groups in a long-range plan to re-start commercial whaling. At the International Whaling Commission meeting in Dublin in May 1995, Dan Greene, the delegate from the Makah nation, met with representatives of the Norwegian, Icelandic, and Japanese whaling associations, who are whaling over the objections of the IWC and in violation of IWC regulations. The three whaling nations have pledged to support the Makah.

27. Whales Online Reference and news site about all whale species. http://www.whalesonline.com/

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

28. Baleen Whales Information about the four families of the Mysticeti right, pygmy right, gray, and rorqual whales from the National Marine Mammal Laboratory. http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/education/cetaceans/baleen1.htm

U.S. Department of Commerce NOAA NMFS AFSC /NMML Baleen Whales What should I know about baleen whales? Baleen whales are the largest animals on earth, yet they feed on some of the smallest animals in the ocean. There are 12 baleen whale species divided into 4 families: right pygmy right gray and rorqual whales. What are right whales and pygmy right whales like? Right whales were called the "right" whales to catch by early hunters because they are large, swim slowly, have long baleen plates, contain lots of oil, and float when killed. Right whales do not have dorsal fins or throat grooves. The taxonomy of this family is rather confusing, but currently there are three species of right whales: the Northern right whale Southern right whale , and bowhead whale . The pygmy right is in a separate family although it shares similar characteristics to right whales. What are gray whales like? Gray whales have their own taxonomic family, genus, and species.

29. The Tales Of The Whales - A Look At Whales Of all the earth s animals, none is more fascinating than the whales, members of the order Cetacea. Of course, not all whales are as large as the great blue. http://www.whalesfilm.com/whales.htm

A Whale of A Film A Look at Whales The IMAX Experience The Whale General Characteristics Whale Species Of all the earth's animals, none is more fascinating than the whales, members of the order Cetacea. Although whales spend their lives in the sea, they are warm-blooded mammals. And just like land mammals, whale calves nurse on their mothers' milk. One species of whale, the great Blue whale , is the largest creature that has ever lived. Larger than the largest of ancient dinosaurs, blue whales can grow to be more than 100 feet long and weigh more than 150 tons. Of course, not all whales are as large as the great blue. The Pilot whale, for example, grows to about 28 feet. And those popular members of the whale family, porpoises, range from 3 to 13 feet in length. To learn more about whales in general, or individual species, click on one of the topics below. For more information about whales and other wildlife in danger visit the Whale Conservation Institute and the National Wildlife Federation! HOME Characteristics Whales, LLC

30. Untitled Document Dolphins, whales and wildlife daily tours. http://www.portstephens-multimedia.com.au

31. WhaleTimes Fishin' For Facts~Sperm Whales Provides information such as size, distribution, and feeding. http://www.whaletimes.org/spwhale.htm

©WhaleTimes Scientific name: Physeter macrocephalus Size Male sperm whales average 15m in length. The maximum size is approximately 18m. Female sperm whales reach lengths up to 12m, but are usually smaller. A calf at birth is about 3.5 to 4.5 m. Sperm whales are the largest of the toothed whale species. Where are they found? You can find sperm whales in all oceans of the world. What do they eat? Sperm whales mostly eat squid, sometimes octopus, salmon, rockfish, and some skates. Sperm whales are known to eat giant squid Highlights Sperm whales have a cool look - it is often referred to as "corrugated," in other words they look kind of "pruny." They are a dark brown to charcoal gray. The sperm whale is known to dive up to 3,200 ft. Sperm whales produce a waxy substance called ambergris. It is produced in the digestive tracts. Why? It is thought to be produced to protect the animal from the sharp beaks of the giant squid. Squid is a major part of their diet. Ambergris is found floating on the water and was highly prized when found. Ambergris was used as a fixative perfumes. FISHIN' FOR FACTS BACK TO WHALETIMES SEABED About WhaleTimes

32. Whales Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae). common Newfoundland names hump, trouble, keporkak. General Information About Humpback whales. http://www.nfld.com/nfld/other/whales/humpback.html

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) common Newfoundland names: hump, trouble, keporkak General Information About Humpback Whales Up to Previous Page

33. WhaleTimes SeaBed ~ Whales, Dolphins, Sharks, Penguins And More Do you like whales, seals, sea lions, sharks, penguins, and walruses? Visit the WhaleTimes library to learn about squid, whales, seals, El Nino, and more! http://www.whaletimes.org/

Welcome to the WhaleTimes will take you on an adventure to the ocean. Do you like whales, seals, sea lions, sharks, penguins, and walruses? Then you're going to love WhaleTimes . Find out how your favorite animals survive in the sea. What they eat, where they live and much more. Fishin' for Facts? Visit the WhaleTimes library to learn about squid, whales, seals, El Nino, and more! Ask Jake, the SeaDog Do you have a question about whales, sharks, penguins - Ask Jake! The new WhaleTimes Colossal Dictionary of Whale Words! Whale Puzzler Whale Tale Species Sleuth ... Sea of Books Looking for a good book about whales, seals or sharks? New School Visits Program Coming Soon! Happy EarthDay! What did you do for earth day this year? Tell us. WhaleTimes *Is this a whale or shark? Go to the Kid's Page to find out!. WhaleTimes has been recognized by: "Net-mom Approved" Top Site Award for Education from Coolmath Rated "Wonderful!" and awarded 4 stars by the San Diego Union-Tribune column "Surfing the Net with Kids"

34. WhaleTimes:Fishin' For Facts-Gray Whales Fishin for Facts Gray whales. Common name Pacific gray whale. WhaleTimes. Size. Female gray whales reach lengths up to 45 feet and weigh as much as 70,000 lb. http://www.whaletimes.org/whagray.htm

Fishin' for Facts: Gray Whales Common name: Pacific gray whale Scientific name: Eschrichtius robustus ©WhaleTimes Size Female gray whales reach lengths up to 45 feet and weigh as much as 70,000 lb. Males are slightly smaller. At birth calves are approximately 15 feet long. Where are they found? Gray whales spend the summer in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas. Gray whales, like most other baleen whales, migrate to warmer waters during the winter months. The eastern Pacific stock of gray whales travels along the coast of the US and Mexico During this annual migration, a gray whale can travel as far as 6,000 miles each way. Pregnant females travel to the lagoons to give birth and raise the calf. The lagoons are protected from the open ocean - currents and predators. Others may travel to warmer waters or to find mates. Scientists have found that not all whales travel to the lagoons during the winter. Some may travel a portion of the way, some may not at all. What do they eat? Gray whales are benthic feeders. That means they search for food on the bottom of the ocean. They eat tiny shrimp-like animals like amphipods and other bottom-dwelling animals.

35. Victoria-San Juan Cruises, Whale Watching San Juan Islands. Along the way we look for Orca whales, bald eagles, seals, porpoise and other marine wildlife. While in Victoria http://www.whales.com/

"New Bellingham Bay Tours" Victoria-San Juan Cruises offers narrated cruises from Bellingham, Washington to Victoria, British Columbia through the scenic San Juan Islands Along the way we look for Orca whales, bald eagles, seals, porpoise and other marine wildlife While in Victoria there is time to visit Butchart Gardens , enjoy afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel or stroll around the beautiful downtown shopping and historical districts. On our return cruise we offer a delicious all-you-can-eat Northwest salmon and prime rib dinner, served as the sun sets over the Islands. Please call us toll-free at or in Bellingham at for more information and reservations. We are currently taking reservations for our 2004 season.

36. Information Pages On Baja California, Mexico One of the oldest and most comprehensive Baja sites, with information on topics from climate to geology to history to road conditions to whales. http://math.ucr.edu/~ftm/baja.html

The comments on these pages reflect my own perceptions and, in some cases, information obtained from generally reliable sources. No guarantees - cross check all information as much as you can using other sources. If you travel to Baja California and wish to share a report on your trip with other readers of these pages, please send your contribution to me by email. I will post it on the Travelers' Reports Page. Contributions to the Photo, Poetry and Tales of Baja Pages are also welcome. Fred T. Metcalf Email Home Page http://math.ucr.edu/ftm A land of extremes, beauty and adventure ... S L I D E S H O W Prev Next Auto Click on the photo for a Big Slide Show (JavaScript 1.1) Information Pages On Baja California Mexico Hurricane Tracks - Northeast Pacific Current Cumulative Source: www.solar.ifa.hawaii.edu/Tropical May 26: $1 US = 11.472 Pesos Data Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York Contents Message Board What's New Topics Index Browser Hints About Auto Insurance FAQ Los Cabos ... Travelers' Reports Baja Highways ... IAQ Recent Prices Whale Watch Bus Service La Paz ...

37. 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.

38. Whales On The Net - Whale Home Page whales are Not the Major Causes of Dwindling Fish Stocks. Humpback feeding NOAA US Department of Commerce. Norway sets Quota of Minke whales for 2004 Hunt. http://www.whales.org.au/home.html

Click here for a faster TEXT ONLY page QuickTime Sound Control J oin us on a wonderful journey into the world of Cetaceans, those mysterious animals that spend their entire lives in water. MEMBER Dive down to the greatest depths and discover the whales , the Blue whale, the Right whale, Sperm whale, Humpback, Sei, Gray, Bowhead, Fin, Minke, Orca, Dolphins and more. Pick your favourite whale or dolphin and find out what it is doing, what it looks like and where it lives. Approved 856 Site Read all the latest news from strandings to releases to research to whaling. You'll find a photo gallery and links to other Cetacean Sites all over the world. It's all here! Examine our Whale Watching List and see what kids have drawn in our competition. Find out who governs the whales and read about our whaling history . Look out for information on our club and our monthly email newsletter . Visit our published pages and read about whalemen adventurers, whale fossils and rescues. We've got whale art views on whaling an FAQ action alerts and a place for your comments . We are expanding all the time. Just visit again and see for yourself. Subscribe to 'WhaleDesk' Newsletter Powered by groups.yahoo.com

39. Environmental Issues | News | Nuclear Power | Climate Change | G R E E N P E A C Activist site campaigning against commercial whaling. http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/contentlookup.cfm?SiteKeyParam=WHALES1

40. Whales On The Net - The Whale And Dolphin Experience whales on the Net. Click here for our GRAPHIC ENHANCED home page. Find out who governs the whales and read about our whaling history. http://www.whales.org.au/

Menu Bar Action Alerts Whale Art Defender Awards Your Comments ... FastCounter by bCentral Whales on the Net Click here for our GRAPHIC ENHANCED home page Join us on a wonderful journey into the world of Cetaceans, those mysterious animals that spend their entire lives in water. Dive down to the greatest depths and discover the whales , the Blue whale, the Right whale, Sperm whale, Humpback, Sei, Gray, Bowhead, Fin, Minke, Orca, Dolphins and more. Pick your favourite whale or dolphin and find out what it is doing, what it looks like and where it lives. Read all the latest news from strandings to releases to research to whaling. You'll find a photo gallery and links to other Cetacean Sites all over the world. It's all here! Examine our Whale Watching List and see what kids have drawn in our competition. Find out who governs the whales and read about our whaling history . Look out for information on our club and our monthly email newsletter . Visit our published pages and read about whalemen adventurers, whale fossils and rescues. We've got whale art views on whaling an FAQ action alerts and a place for your comments . We are expanding all the time. Just visit again and see for yourself. This HOME PAGE is presented by WHALES in DANGER with the desire that, through information and education, we will foster a sincere love of this earth and stop man's inhumanity to whales. "Whales in Danger" strives, with this web site 'Whales on the Net', to keep you informed with news and views on the subject of whales and dolphins (Cetaceans) from around the world.

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