Articles related to "Killer Whale"

Health risk for orca due to lingering contamination from PCBs now increased by finding of PBDEs used in flame-retardants. Habitat loss and ocean noise add to dangers.

Family groups often stay together for life, and different groups have developed their own cultures.

When push comes to shove, the legendary Great White Shark doesn't stand a chance.

Hunting has brought the Right Whales close to extinction, their slow movements made them an easy target.

Most people have heard CDs filled with whale sounds or songs. While it is a unique and relaxing sound, these chirps and clicks mean a lot more to whales than relaxation.

Critically Endangered whale population threatened by habitat loss, pollution and ocean noise. Reduced human hunting pressure since 1999 hasn't resulted in more belugas.

Three groups of orca (also called killer) whales frequent Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia: the southern residents, the transients, and the off-shore orcas.

SeaWorld in San Diego California is the place to see Shamu the Killer Whale, have encounters with sharks, ride a Journey to Atlantis, and meet dolphins and manatees.

The experience of seeing huge animals in their natural environment increases public awareness of marine conservation issues.

Three of the great U. S. animal sanctuaries are main features on most San Diego travel itineraries, offering hours of outdoors entertainment and enlightenment.

Some people will choose to go into the water to be attacked by huge sharks.

International cooperation is necessary to save whales.

Three groups of mammals have lived in the oceans for millions of years.

This enormous whale was hunted to the brink of extinction, and there are still fears for its future.

How are whales related to one-another, and how intelligent is the group as a whole?

Southeast Alaska is one of the most wildlife-rich regions of North America and home to some of the continent's most iconic species.

Howling wolves, singing whales and hooting owls replace music on over 200,000 phones worldwide, drawing attention to the plight of the planet's endangered animals.

Mantas are docile filter feeders that seem to enjoy interacting with humans.

Sea Princess Azuri is a fun manga book for tween girls!

For exciting adventures in remote Southeastern Alaska, visitors tour Misty Fjords National Monument by boat or floatplane, viewing wildlife and geological wonders.

Sitting just north of the California/Mexican border is San Diego, home to a world-renowned zoo, a range of sports teams and a "crowned" beach.

In addition to its popular beaches, Miami attracts movies and TV shows to the area because of two great locations for filming: The Biltmore Hotel and Miami Seaquarium.

Some animals are capable of reaching amazing speeds on land, in the air, and in water. These animals are the fastest of the fast.

Moby Dick's whale is still being hunted by Japan and Indonesia. Oceanic pollution, underwater sound, boat traffic and drift nets also problems for the sperm whale.

Native to Alaska, British Columbia, and Washington, totem poles had many purposes, the most important of which was to record the stories of the tribes that raised them.

Billed as 'the best way to experience the fjords', Norway's Hurtigruten cruise ships offer a spectacular way of enjoying the picturesque western Scandinavian coastline.

Beached whales often die despite the best efforts of those trying save them. Often the damage is already done as a result of being out of the water.

Stanley Park welcomes 8 million visitors per year and is regarded as Vancouver's outstanding attraction. It occupies a 1000-acre headland jutting into the Pacific Ocean.

Stamp collections worldwide will be enhanced with Vancouver 2010 first day covers as well as a batch of colorful stamps featuring 2010 Winter Olympic Sports and mascots.

As weather cools, U. S., Canadian and European residents head for warmer spots to relax in the sun, see spectacular sites or travel to sunny ski slopes to unwind.

In 2007 the Montana Raptor Institute for Research and Education's first surveillance camera recorded activities of wild peregrine falcons, with some interesting results.

Sharks are not often attacked but they do have a few predators to look out for.

If you're still thinking about a vacation this year, consider Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. Here are the top three ecological activities in the area - and how to get there.

San Juan Island holds summer adventures for families looking for a fun, affordable vacation. Tour harbors, museums, parks, beaches and whale-watching excursions.

Use this handy glossary of terms to help you better understand meanings of words used in oceanography. This goes along with the Ocean Animals Lesson Plan.

The activities borne of Iceland's climate and varied landscape makes the island a magnet for adventure travellers.

Peninsula Valdes offers unique opportunities to view abundant and varied wildlife, including sea lions, elephant seals, penguins, orcas, and the Southern Right Whale

Penguin populations are decreasing and scientists are working to determine whether these wild birds can be seen as bio-indicators of global warming.

A quarterly short film DVD magazine called Wholphin highlights unseen indie films and is yet another contribution by McSweeney's towards the independent arts scene.

Pelorus Jack was a famous dolphin who escorted ships through dangerous passages.

Slugs, Bugs, and Lullabies is a CD that can be enjoyed by both children and parents.

Comedy clubs are springing up across Florida with networks and cable channels covering the stand-up comedy action, plus a multitude of theme parks and movie studios.

Disentanglement teams work in partnership with agencies like the Coast Guard to free marine mammals like whales that become entangled in debris and old fishing gear

Some whale species seem to communicate and learn from others. This suggests that they might be more clever than we suspect.

Some of the loudest animal noises are used by whales to find food and to keep in touch over long distances.

Whale watchers like to know which species they are looking at, and it is nice to be able to recognise individual whales.

If you are in Reykjavic for a weekend, don't miss the opportunity of an exciting afternoon's whale watching. Humpbacks, minke whales and dolphins are almost guaranteed.

Public opinion has turned against commercial whaling, and keeping them in captivity is being called into question.

New Zealand's dramatic Te Papa encounter with an undersea world drew on one of the largest whale collections in the world.

Share the experiences of John Kimantas, author of the Wild Coast series of paddling guidebooks for British Columbia, on paddle trips to the shores of Vancouver Island