Articles related to "Porpoise"

People often use "dolphin" and "porpoise" as if they are interchangeable terms, but there are key differences that make these aquatic mammals different from one another.

6 species of dolphins and porpoises are on the endangered list, but 22 others might be if enough was known about them. So what happens when the data just isn't there?

The Yangtze River, once habitat for Baiji, is still home to the endangered finless porpoise. As numbers continue to decline, captive breeding offers chance for survival.

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

Despite the fact that the vaquita is literally on the brink of extinction, global media coverage and conservation efforts seem slight. Has the species been discounted?

A little known small cetacean, existing only in the Sea of Cortez, is in danger of extinction. Changes to fisheries and local involvement are needed to save the vaquita.

Anisakid worms have a complicated natural history that involves sea mammals, crustaceans and other small marine creatures, and fish.

Campobello Island is a great place to see fin, minke and humpback whales. Harbor porpoise and seals, too. With luck endangered right whales may be spotted as well.

Roadside attractions, the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, and William Hall are just some of the new issues scheduled to be released by Canada Post in 2010.

Follow Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths on a not-quite happy-ever-after journey, a wedding movie which is most definitely not a fluffy chick flick.

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

Penguins are well adapted to their life at sea.

San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands boast some of the world's best whale watching, April-October. Kayaking, hiking, biking and fishing engage adventuresome kids and adults

A homoplasy is a feature shared by different organisms that was not present in their most recent common ancestor. Homoplasies demonstrate adaptation in the living world.

More often than not, when a whale or dolphin beaches itself, scientists look at sonar as a possible cause. Is sonar responsible for substantial cetacean deaths?

Whales and dolphins have long fascinated people and remain an image of paramount beauty and oceanic grace. But where did they come from?

The Baiji river dolphin in China's Yangtze River is extinct despite sightings. Soon more species in the Yangtze will be lost. Scientists call it an evolutionary tragedy.

Albinism has become the novelist's shorthand for the sublime, a trait that evokes terror, awe, or laughter in characters capable of anything -- except common humanity.

Humpback whales are among the largest of the rorqual whales. These mammals derived their name due to their dorsal fins, which can be swelled into humps by fat deposits

The Marine Mammal Protection Act is America's greatest contribution to cetacean and pinniped conservation. Is it enough to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals?

The Moray Firth in North East Scotland is home to some of the largest bottle-nosed dolphins in the world. Sailings from the port of Buckie offer an excellent opportunit

A fishing rod once used by Ernest Hemingway, displays of marine life and historical fishing artifacts can be found at this compact history museum in Destin, Florida.

Racing around the world in 70 foot carbon fiber sailboats is a unique adventure and using the event to raise cultural and environmental awareness a touching story.

A small Scottish island, only 4 kms in circumference, is home to over 36,000 breeding pairs of seabirds. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a nature reserve.

The beaches of the Moray Firth in northern Scotland offer some of Britain's most spectacular coastal scenery and yet remain almost unknown outside of the local area.

Enjoy boating and sailing even more by watching the animals.

Due to its location on the Inside Passage and the relative ease with which cruise ships can enter Glacier Bay, this has become the most visited of Alaska's national park.

Norway is all about the outdoors and nowhere is that more evident than in the Fjord Region. The area beckons travelers to experience it by foot, bike or boat.

Who was Peter before he became Pan? Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson answer this and more in a brilliantly crafted prequel to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan

A North Atlantic right whale is freed from fishing gear after being tracked since September. Effort highlights the many dangers faced by a critically endangered species.

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

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

A two and a half hour drive from Cape Town leads one to the southernmost tip of Africa and the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at majestic Cape L'Agulhas.

To see orca whales and other wildlife in their natural habitat, book a tour with a whale watching company in Washington or British Columbia.

Looking for sandy shores and large, sparkling bodies of water to spend a summer vacation? Here are five beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

Anacortes, on Washington's Fidalgo Island, offers affordable family day trips spring, summer or fall. Kayaking, hiking, biking and beachcombing are all accessible by car.

Cooperation between fishermen and river dolphins leads to habitat protection in Myanmar. Ecotourism in Burma based on dolphins and humans fishing together benefits both.

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Visitors to Yachats find exciting adventure and unique attractions while exploring the rocky beach, shopping for souvenirs or attending one of many events at the coast.

This is the place where the day first dawns, where whales frolic and stately icebergs drift. This is Cape Spear, Newfoundland, the easternmost point in North America.

What are actor Leonardo DiCaprio's social networking projects doing to stop causes of global warming? What is actress Haydon Panettiere doing to save ocean marine life?

Juneau is a regular stop on Alaskan cruises and there are a number of great shore excursions, from basic sightseeing tours to the adventurous dog-sledding on a glacier.

Global warming, habitat loss, farming and over fishing are causing increased loss of biodiversity. Changing environmental factors are putting the planet in peril.

International cooperation is necessary to save whales.

Summer is a warm, beautiful season on Canada's east coast: a region filled with travel ideas for an active summer family vacation spent outdoors.

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

Glacier Bay is a highlight of any trip to southeast Alaska. The forces of nature are clearly evident in the many glaciers that calve dramatically into the sea.

Having no big international airport Gomera forces visitors to already slow down when they approach the rocky island in the Atlantic. The reward is relaxed recreation.

Problems with MMPA include separation of responsibility between two US government departments and the need to manage fisheries while protecting marine mammals.

Wildlife managers are developing more focused wildlife viewing guidelines based on regional differences in wildlife.