141. Beluga Whales Beluga whales. Beluga whales are small (3 5m shape and lack of dorsal fin. To learn more about beluga whales, select from the following http://www.uvm.edu/whale/BelugaWhales.html

Beluga Whales are small (3 - 5m) toothed whales that inhabit coastal and estuarine areas, often with pack ice, in arctic and subarctic areas of the northern hemisphere. They can be recognized by their white color, prominent rounded melon, stout body shape and lack of dorsal fin. To learn more about beluga whales, select from the following: Various names given to beluga whales Beluga whale classification Beluga whale range and Habitat Beluga whale physical characteristics ... Beluga whale social and feeding habits Return to What Kind Of Whale Was It Return to Directory of Exhibits or UVM Home Page. Charlotte, The Vermont Whale; Wesley.Wright@uvm.edu 11-15-94

142. Save Da Whales Official Home Page Details on how you can save the whales, information on every kind of whale there is, along with photos, wallpaper and screensavers. http://www.telery.com/savedawhales

About Us How To Save Newz Goodies ... E-mail Us Welcome to Save Da Whales Cooperation Official Web Page Here at our web site there are tons of links. At "How To Save Da Whales", we tell you how to save da whales and all about our projects. In "Newz", you can here about all the updated information on every kind of whale there ever is. In "Goodies", you can get a new goodie every month. Like wallpaper, screen savers, etc. In "Links", every link there is one of our favorite web sites! So try the links out, have fun, and enjoy your stay here at the Save Da Whales Cooperation web page! Is this a Whale or a Shark? (click to find out) Incorperated with........... AND

143. Whales There are about 80 species of cetaceans, a classification that included whales, dolphins and porpoises. Among these 80 species, there are 32 species of whales. http://intothewild.tripod.com/whales.htm

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Check out the NEW Hotbot Tell me when this page is updated There are about 80 species of cetaceans, a classification that included whales, dolphins and porpoises. Among these 80 species, there are 32 species of whales. The study of fossils indicates that the ancestors of today's whales gradually returned from land to live in the sea. All are air-breathing, warm blooded mammals that bear live young and nurse their young on milk. The young are cared for until they can look after themselves. Among the largest animals on earth, whales range in size from five to 100 feet in length, and fall into two categories: toothed (odontoceti) and baleen (mysticeti). Cetaceans play an important role in the life of the ocean. As such, they serve as flagships for the health and well being of the whole marine ecosystem. Physical Characteristics: The fossil history of the cetaceans is incomplete and controversial. In general it seems that they evolved from small, primitive, land mammals which may have returned to the water some 70-90 million years ago. Today, they have evolved into hairless, aquatic animals, who still breathe with lungs rather than gills, and nurse their young. It is believed blue whales live about 50 years.

144. YAQU PACHA - Project: Humpback Whales Provides information on the conservation of South American Aquatic Mammals, organization news and project information on work to protect whales from pollution, fisherman, and disease. Available in German, Spanish, and English. http://www.yaqupacha.de/enbuckel.htm

Project Humpback Whales in Ecuador The Humpback Whale is one of the most popular whale species. Like other baleen whales, this whale has feeding grounds in cold areas (arctic and antarctic) and breeding grounds in tropic or subtropical waters near the coasts. Every year, the whales have to travel long distances between these areas. Humpback Whales are regularly found off the coasts of Ecuador. Since 1996, biologists of yaqu pacha observe this population. They provided evidence that the waters around the island La Plata are used as breeding grounds. Especially during the months June, July, and August mothers can be found with new-born calves in this area. Many individuals have been identified with the help of the Photo-ID-method. The aim of this project is to determine the population size and to investigate their seasonal travels. In order to protect these whales, it is of utmost necessity to monitor the impact of the prosperous and rapidly growing whale watching business in this area. The results of this study will be used for establishing a management plan, and to prevent any negative effects of these activities on the Humpback Whale population.

145. Ship'n Whales Klikk på flagget for å velge språk, Click the flag to choose language, http://www.shipn-whales.no/

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146. Minke Whales - The Dwarf Minke Whale Explorer). Dwarf minke whales were first recognised as a distinct form in the mid 1980s and there is still little known about them. http://www.minkewhale.org/

Minke Whale Research biology guide lines sounds video clips ... back to start 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 team supervisors : Dr Peter Arnold (Museum of Tropical Queensland); Dr Alastair Birtles (Chief Investigator, CRC Reef and James Cook University), and Andy Dunstan (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.

147. Watching For Gray Whales Off The Northern Oregon Coast. Information about gray whales and gray whale watching in northern Oregon. http://www.wildbirdshop.com/Nature/graywhales.html

Pacific Gray Whales Eschrichtius robustus Whale Watch Week schedule. Winter 2003: 12-26-03 through 1-2-04 Spring 2004: 3-20-04 through 3-27-04 Whales may be viewed from many, easily accessible headlands on the Oregon coast. Read on down this page for whale watching hints. Check the whale watching website for more information on Whale Watch Week. Migration In December and January, gray whales migrate from their Bering Sea feeding grounds to calving lagoons in Baja, Mexico where pregnant females give birth and mating takes place. The southward migration takes them about three weeks, traveling at around five mile per hour. Some non-breeding whales may not make the entire trip. The males leave the lagoons for their return migration pretty shortly after mating and appear off our coast in March and early April. The females with calves wait until their calves gain some strength before leaving for the long trip north. They are most often seen off our coast from late April through June. Gray whales do not feed much, if at all, during their migration - especially on the southward migration during which they keep a steady pace. Instead, they burn the fat which they spent the summer building up by munching all of those amphipods.

148. Narwhal Whales - Pictures, Breeders, Narwhal Whale Babies Narwhal whales have an unusual dentition. A concave tail fluke and a low ridge instead of the spine are peculiar features of Narwhal whales. http://www.narwhal-whales.com/

Narwhals Narwhals - Description Narwhals are found eastwards from the Canadian Arctic through much of Russia. The populations found here are most abundant. However, the Narwhal is rare in Siberia and Alaska. The Narwhal Whale is one of many Whale species. The species resembles the Beluga Whale in appearance and is considered a relative of this mammal. Picture source: BBCi www.bbc.co.uk Narwhal Whales have an unusual dentition. The species has two teeth with the roots in the upper jaw. Females' teeth are almost embedded, which makes them practically toothless. In males, one of the two teeth grows through the upper lip in a form of a tusk. The tusk is long and straight. The Narwhal's tusk is about 1/3 or more as long as the total body. It can weigh up to 10 kilos. Sometimes, a Narwhal Whale has two teeth that erupt through the upper lip. In this case, the tusks will be twisted and look like a single unit. Females also may develop one or two tusks. The tusk is partly covered with algae. The remaining part is usually polished in appearance. If the tusk is damaged, it will be restored with new dentine tissue. The function of the tusk in the Narwhal Whale has not been completely understood. It is believed that the tusk serves as a tool in fights between males. However, this has not been proved yet. Narwhals have a mottled abdomen with the ventral sides having more white coloration. Old male Narwhals are usually white with black spotting on the back. A concave tail fluke and a low ridge instead of the spine are peculiar features of Narwhal Whales.

149. Out Of The Blue Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society's travel wing giving people the opportunity to see and learn about whales and dolphins in the wild. http://www.bluetravel.co.uk/

MAY 27th 2004 WDCS Home Latest News Adopt a Dolphin Adopt a Whale ... Whale Watching - Quick Links About WDCS Adopt a Dolphin Adopt a Whale Calendar Captivity Competitions Contact WDCS Faroe Islands get ACTIVE Iceland IWC 2003 Merchandise News out of the blue holi Report a Sighting Sightings Species Guide Strandings WDCS Mastercard WDCS (Japanese) Whale Watching Whaling out of the blue holidays WDCS's out of the blue is our travel wing, giving people the opportunity to see and learn about whales and dolphins in the wild. Each small group visits and stays with a WDCS funded project/researcher, giving you the chance to learn about whales, dolphins and their conservation from the experts. Please feel free to write, phone or email us if you have any questions about the tours. About 'out of the blue', WDCS holidays for whale and dolphin conservation. Through WDCS's out of the blue we now offer an extensive range of exclusive tailor-made whale and dolphin watching tours to various world renown locations. Prices are competitive and all 'profits' go back into whale and dolphin conservation. To contact WDCS's 'out of the blue' holidays Please feel free to write, phone or email us if you have questions about the tours.

150. Florence Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals Vacation Home whales Watch Vacation Rental. Home. whales Watch is a fully furnished ONE Bedroom, wheel chair accessible duplex just steps from the beach, in Florence Oregon! http://www.whaleswatch.com/

Whales Watch Vacation Rental 88572 2nd Ave Florence, OR 97439 Site designed and Maintained by Brandywyne Web Design - http://www.brandywynewebdesign.com http://www.whaleswatch.com http://www.whaleswatch.com Whales Watch Vacation Rental Home Whales Watch is a fully furnished ONE Bedroom, wheel chair accessible duplex just steps from the beach, in Florence Oregon! Perfect for watching whales, Eagles, Osprey, Pelicans, Sea Lions and other assorted wildlife. Hear the roaring surf, feel the gentle breezes, taste the salt spray, feel the beach fog envelop you, hear the river jetty fog horn, see the lighthouse light, hear the gulls chatter, and the Sea Lions bark, escape the noise of the city for the sounds of nature! The perfect Florence Oregon vacation rental and Oregon coast vacation home Click the buttons on the left to navigate the site. Find out more About Us , Check out our rates , find things to do in the Florence Area, See interior pictures , or our collection of beach photos and check for availability all from this site.

151. Wonders Of The Seas: Sperm Whales Includes pictures and information on the sperm whale. http://www.oceanicresearch.org/spermwhales.htm

Educational Films Wonders of the Seas Contact ORG Sperm Whales: The Deep Divers of the Ocean A Spem whale calf investigating the camera! In Herman Melville's classic novel, a Sperm whale called Moby Dick is protrayed as an evil monster which sinks ships and kills sailors. This is the reputation these whales have gotten throughout the years, perhaps because of their large size and huge teeth. We now know that Sperm whales are not dangerous to people. They do not break ships apart and swallow sailors whole. In fact, we know a lot about what Sperm whales don't dobut not very much else. Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales on the planet, and perhaps the most abundant of the great whales, but we rarely get to study them because they spend so much time underwater. Sperm whales are deep divers, holding their breath and diving thousands of feet down to feed on deep sea squid and fish. They spend 90% of their lives down deep where they can't be seen. Only rarely do these energetic animals take a break and rest at the surface. The Sperm Whale's blow hole is at an angle on the left side of its head. This causes its blow to shoot to the left. You can see in this photo how the blowhole looks like a pair of lips, and it works like one too. The whale closes the blowhole when it dives to keep the water out.

152. Humpback Whales In Hawaii Pictures, Behaviors The humpback whales migrate to hawaii annually to reproduce, give birth make song and nurse their young. whale watch ohau hawii, In The Company of whales. http://www.sailhawaii.com/whales.html

Humpback Whales on Oahu Hawaii pictures, facts, behaviors, photos Top 10 spots to see Humpbacks Whales from shore on Oahu: (Our whale watching charters exclusively cover one third of these areas by boat) 2. Makua Cave 4. Halona Blowhole Lookout 5. Hanauma Bay 6. Shark's Cove/ Pupukea Beach Park 7. Makapu'u Point Lighthouse 8. Turtle Bay Resort 10. Makapu Point (Marine Corps Base Hawaii) Source: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary In The Company of Whales Hawaii, the beginning of life To Hawaiians, the whale is a representation of the Hawaiian god, Kanaloa - the god of fish, animals in the ocean and greenery on land. Humpback whales ( na kohola ) are found in all of the world's oceans, although they generally prefer near shore and near-island habitats for both feeding and breeding. A large percentage of the North Pacific migrate to the main Hawaiian islands during the winter months, November through May, each year. The round-trip distance they travel during this annual migration is approximately 6,000 miles, one of the longest migration distances of any animal species. During their stay in Hawaii, they do not feed, but rely upon stored energy. Near the islands, the whales devote most of their time to mating and giving birth to their calves. While visiting the islands

153. Cetaceans Introduction to the Cetacea. whales and Dolphins. The Cetacea are one of the Cetacea. Archaeocetes The Oldest whales. The oldest fossil http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/cetacea/cetacean.html

Introduction to the Cetacea Whales and Dolphins The Cetacea are one of the most distinctive and highly specialized orders of mammals . They include the largest animal that has ever lived, the blue whale; the highly intelligent and communicative dolphins; the tusked narwhals and blind river dolphins and singing humpback whales nearly eighty living species in all. Although hunting and other human activities have endangered most cetacean species, the outlook for many is improving. flukes arranged horizontally. Modern whales have greatly elongated anterior skull bones, and the nostrils are located on the top of the head, forming the blowhole . The forelimbs are specialized to form flippers, and the hind limbs and pelvis are extremely small and do not normally extend out of the body wall of the animal. Modern whales may be divided into two subgroups: the Odontoceti (toothed whales) and the Mysticeti (baleen whales). Odontocetes bear teeth typically numerous and peglike, although sometimes modified, as in the single tusk of the narwhal or the odd, fanglike lower teeth of the beaked whales. Many odontocetes can navigate by echolocation , producing sound waves using a complex system of nasal sacs and passages, and using the echoes to navigate. Dolphins and porpoises are examples of odontocetes, as are belugas, narwhals, killer whales, sperm whales, and beaked whales. Baleen whales lack teeth completely as adults (although teeth are present in fetal baleen whales). They feed by straining small marine organisms out of the water using plates of

154. Ocean Life Institute - Right Whales Provides links to a lecture series on current threats and on saving the species. Features video and links to news articles. http://www.whoi.edu/institutes/oli/currenttopics/ct_rightwhales.htm

Explore Another Institute Site Map Contact Index Right Whales Marine Protected Areas Current Topics Right Whales November 2003 North Atlantic Right Whale Forum The Endangered Right Whale Lecture Series Webcasts sponsored by WHOI Ocean Life Institute and Biology Department Can the North Atlantic Right Whale Survive? Hunted for 1000 years, the once-abundant North Atlantic Right Whale population has not recovered. Only about 300 individuals survive. Scientists are pursuing urgent strategies to prevent its extinction. Spring/Summer 1999 Stakes High for Right Whales but Humans Hold the Dice By Tracey Crago, WHOI SEA GRANT They have been the subject of lawsuits, scientific research, public outcry, and fisheries regulations, yet the plight of the North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis

155. Whales Alive - Dedicated To The Protection And Celebration Of Whales whales Alive is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to the protection and celebration of whales and their fragile marine habitat. http://www.whalesalive.org.au/

156. The Friendly Whales Of San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur Information and links for observing the giants up close, and for ecological preservation. http://www.netconnection.com/bajawhales.html

A Travel Guide to... Baja California's Friendly Whales Website Index Home FYI Travel Tips Whale Info Photo Gallery ... More Links Welcome!!! If you need help planning a trip to San Ignacio Lagoon, this is the place to start. San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur T he only place on earth where you can get close enough to touch these friendly, curious animals in their own environment. L ocal fishermen work as guides from January to April. They are available to take your group out on the lagoon in "pangas" (Mexican fishing boats). During these trips visitors are often surrounded by grey whales of all ages and sizes. S ome whales will surface very near your boat, close enough to touch, as shown in the photos on this page and elsewhere in the site. Often, many other whales can be seen in the distance spy hopping, and occasionally breaching (leaping nearly completely out of the water). Eye-to-eye: an unforgettable encounter. This baby is safely perched on mom's back P eople of all ages make the trip to the lagoon every spring, and this website offers travel tips, advice to assist you with planning your own trip , and links to related websites. This is the place to start if you want information on travelling independently, or prefer to make arrangements with

157. Oregon Coast And Wave Internet Services whales and other related links Save the whales CoastWatch For Kids Sea Lions Keiko Oregon Coast Aquarium Official Web Site Sea Lion Caves Smithsonian Ocean http://www.oregoncoast.com/Whales.htm

Whales and other related links Save the Whales CoastWatch For Kids: Sea Lions Keiko Oregon Coast Aquarium: Official Web Site ... Whale-Watching-Web Wave Internet Services

158. Dolphin-Institute A Honolulu organization dedicated to dolphins and whales through education, research, and conservation. http://www.dolphin-institute.com/

159. Blue Whale ACS Cetacean Fact Sheet These lowfrequency sounds travel long distances through water, allowing blue whales to communicate with each other over hundreds of miles of ocean. http://www.acsonline.org/factpack/bluewhl.htm

AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY FACT SHEET BLUE WHALE (Balaenoptera musculus) Class: Order: Suborder: Family: Genus: Species: Mammalia Cetacea Mysticeti Balaenopteridae Balaenoptera Balaenoptera musculus The blue whale is one of the rorquals, a family that includes the humpback whale, fin whale, Bryde's whale, sei whale, and minke whale. On land an animal the size of a blue whale would be crushed by its own weight without the support of large heavy bones. Because its body is supported by water, as a sea animal, the need for heavy bones to support its weight disappeared. This, plus the availability of a large food supply, have made it possible for the blue whale to reach such an enormous size. The blue whale makes deep and rumbling sounds which can be felt as much as heard. These low-frequency sounds travel long distances through water, allowing blue whales to communicate with each other over hundreds of miles of ocean. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION The blue whale is the largest mammal, possibly the largest animal, to ever inhabit the earth. Its body is long, somewhat tapered, and streamlined, with the head making up less than one-fourth of its total body length. Its rostrum (upper part of the head) is very broad and flat and almost U-shaped, with a single ridge that extends just forward of the blowholes to the tip of the snout. Its blowholes are contained in a large, raised "splash guard," and the blow is tall and straight and over 20 feet (6 meters) high. Its body is smooth and relatively free of parasites, but a few barnacles attach themselves to the edge of the fluke and occasionally to the tips of the flippers and to the dorsal fin. There are 55-68 ventral grooves or pleats extending from the lower jaw to near the navel.

160. Whales Euthanized After Third Grounding CNN http://cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/07/31/whales.euthanized.ap/index.html

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