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In the wake of a recent kill, IWC debates the future of whaling
International whaling officials gathered in Grenada last week to hear calls to ease a worldwide ban on commercial whaling. The meeting came just days after a widely publicized whale hunt in the Pacific Northwest – a hunt in which the Makah Indian tribe killed its first gray whale in more than 70 years.
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Myth and Folklore: Monkshood
Monkshood even sounds mythical and folklore-ish. That's got to bode well for this article, don't you think; my use of the word 'bode' kind of in keeping with the whole myth and folklore motif? And to keep the ball rolling, we're going straight to Hell with this one...
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Sperm Whales Ram Whalers
The Essex and the Anne Alexander, whalers from Massachusetts' ports were rammed and sunk in the Pacific by enraged, wounded sperm whales.
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Whalers Logbooks
Antique ships' logs contain valuable details of past conditions at sea.
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Whalers meet to discuss profession
Whalers from around the world met last month to discuss whaling and whale utilization. The result? More resolve to continue whaling efforts into the new millennium.
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Wild Whalers Ahoy!
A look at some of the first Europeans to come to New Zealand, and their harsh work and life.
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Humpback Whales Recovering
Once a target for whaling boats, now humpbacks draw whale watching crowds with their acrobatics, as they rebound from a history of being hunted.
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New Zealand's Bay Of Islands
Bay of Islands Maritime and Historic Park, St. Paul's Rock Scenic Reserve, sightseeing cruises, ferryboat rides, hiking tours and Whangaroa Harbor offer pleasures galore.
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Best Hotels and Resorts in Maui
Maui is a popular vacation island, and the hotel choices can seem overwhelming. Here are my top hotel and resort picks, to help make your Hawaii travel plans easier.
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