Articles related to "Right Whales"

There are fewer than 300 North Atlantic Right whales left in the world and actions taken by mariners can make all the difference in protecting this endangered species.

Genetic studies prove that the right whales of the North Pacific are a separate species. But they in serious danger of extinction and very little is known about them

Advances in passive acoustic monitoring are helping keep track of endangered whales. Right whales return to former killing ground and blue whales are singing off NYC.

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

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.

Fishermen help endangered North Atlantic right and finback whales which get enmeshed in fishing gear off of Campobello Island. Minke and humpbacks have also been rescued.

The Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History emphasizes conservation science with hands-on experiences and computerized kiosks.

The Bay of Fundy on the east coast of North America is famous for its rich animal and plant life, amazing natural phenomena, and especially its high tides.

Port Elizabeth, on South Africa's scenic Eastern Cape Coast, has amazing wild game viewing in a day's cruise excursion, including rhinos, lions, whales and even penguins.

Ocean noise and harmful algal blooms eliminated as cause of death for 3 sub-adult blue whales. Large numbers of krill in ship channel full of fast boats cause fatalities.

One of South America's best places for orca and whale watching is the wildlife sanctuary of Peninsula Valdes in Patagonia, along the Atlantic Coast of Argentina.

Visitors to the new Sant Ocean Hall exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History can expect many startling revelations from its new show, "Going to Sea."

Looking for a Boutique Hotel in Switzerland or Brazil with great rates? Well then these new hotels might just be the ones for you!

Designation of fourth largest MPA protects a South African biodiversity hotspot, which is home to seals, whales and seabirds, from illegal fisheries and other threats

Although it has suffered setbacks, the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, continues to delight and educate the public about our creatures from the sea.

South Africa's Addo Elephant National Park has the largest concentration of elephants of any park worldwide, as well as lion, black rhinoceros, leopard, and Cape buffalo

When the British Lions tour South Africa this summer, thousands of supporters will follow them. Here are some ideas for those at the Emerging Springboks game in Cape Town

From April to October visit feeding grounds for humpback and other whales off Cape Cod National Seashore. . Tour Provincetown before or after your whale watch cruise.

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.

Fishing co-operatively and singing long complex songs which change over time.

This little-known gem of Australia's coast has one of the country's best diving and snorkeling sites, migrating whales, and a rich diversity of plant and animal life.

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

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

Whale watching companies and natural resource protection agencies have joined forces to develop Whale SENSE, a program that promotes good ocean stewardship.

Situated at the tip of Africa, the Table Mountain National Park stretches from Signal Hill in the north to Cape Point in the south and includes valleys, bays and beaches.

A visit to Argentina is like visiting different countries due to a wide rage of scenery and weather conditions. It is necessary to organise the visit very well.

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

Whales are in danger from Japanese whalers, but since the release of Whale Wars the issue has sparked a controversy over illegal whaling under the guise of research.

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.

Cape Cod hosts many holiday festivities including light displays, caroling and boat parades. Access to bike trails and beaches is easier and people more relaxed

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

In September 1609, Henry Hudson sailed into New York Harbor and saw before him a narrow green island, whose lush landscape had changed little for many thousands of years.

British culinary wizard Heston Blumenthal puts some fun back into the festive meal with his Christmas Feast.