Articles related to "Whales"
Campobello Whale Rescue Team
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.
• endangered north altantic right whale research • fishing gear entanglement • whale rescue • humpback whale • cetacean feeding grounds
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.
• endangered north altantic right whale research • fishing gear entanglement • whale rescue • humpback whale • cetacean feeding grounds
Whaling Art and Entertainment
Despite long, strenuous hours at sea, colonial,Yankee whalemen developed their own styles of meticulous folk art and amusement.
• whaling art and entertainment • scrimshanting • gamming • seafaring recreation • new england indigenous art
Despite long, strenuous hours at sea, colonial,Yankee whalemen developed their own styles of meticulous folk art and amusement.
• whaling art and entertainment • scrimshanting • gamming • seafaring recreation • new england indigenous art
Exciting Whale Watching in Oregon
Spot the mighty gray whales as the herd travels from Baja California, Mexico to the Bering Sea but remember your binoculars, and warm clothes as it is the Oregon Coast!
• whale watching oregon coast • gray whale annual migration • whale watching spoken here • spring break oregon coast • whale watching tips
Spot the mighty gray whales as the herd travels from Baja California, Mexico to the Bering Sea but remember your binoculars, and warm clothes as it is the Oregon Coast!
• whale watching oregon coast • gray whale annual migration • whale watching spoken here • spring break oregon coast • whale watching tips
Another Northern Right Dies
Scientists in Massachusetts are mourning the loss of another Northern Right Whale. This whale, believed to be the most prodigious in the population, was killed after a ship hit it sometime this past week.
• right whale • northern right whale • national marine fisheries service
Scientists in Massachusetts are mourning the loss of another Northern Right Whale. This whale, believed to be the most prodigious in the population, was killed after a ship hit it sometime this past week.
• right whale • northern right whale • national marine fisheries service
Whale Watch Cruise, date idea
A Whale watching cruise is a fun date idea. This fun dating idea is great for people who like water, boats, or nature. Spice up your dating with a whale watching cruise
• whale • cruise • dating • watching • date
A Whale watching cruise is a fun date idea. This fun dating idea is great for people who like water, boats, or nature. Spice up your dating with a whale watching cruise
• whale • cruise • dating • watching • date
Amid controversy, IWC maintains whaling ban
The United States and its allies succeeded in maintaining a 13-year-old ban on commercial whaling at the annual International Whaling Commission conference last week, but several pro-whaling nations threatened to ignore the restrictions.
• iwc • whales • ban • whaling • international whaling commission
The United States and its allies succeeded in maintaining a 13-year-old ban on commercial whaling at the annual International Whaling Commission conference last week, but several pro-whaling nations threatened to ignore the restrictions.
• iwc • whales • ban • whaling • international whaling commission
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.
• humpback whales • whale watching • whale hunting • whalers • breaching
Once a target for whaling boats, now humpbacks draw whale watching crowds with their acrobatics, as they rebound from a history of being hunted.
• humpback whales • whale watching • whale hunting • whalers • breaching
North Iceland's Maritime Marvels
Journeying to the North of Iceland this summer? Be sure to tack these attractions featuring whales, herring and seals into your itinerary. They will astound!
• iceland • arctic circle • husavik • siglufjördur • down the vatnsnes peninsula
Journeying to the North of Iceland this summer? Be sure to tack these attractions featuring whales, herring and seals into your itinerary. They will astound!
• iceland • arctic circle • husavik • siglufjördur • down the vatnsnes peninsula
Colonial Whaling: A Risky Business
Whaling was an important industry in the colonial nor'east. Households ate supper and read their papers by the light of whale oil lamps and candles.
• colonial whaling risky business • catching oil denizens of the deep • colonial whale hunt • commercial whale products • colonial whaling ports
Whaling was an important industry in the colonial nor'east. Households ate supper and read their papers by the light of whale oil lamps and candles.
• colonial whaling risky business • catching oil denizens of the deep • colonial whale hunt • commercial whale products • colonial whaling ports
Scrimshaw Work from Whaling Days
In the past whalers often scratched designs onto the teeth of Sperm Whales. Modern scrimshanders now use a variety of other materials to continue this tradition.
• scrimshaw • scrimshanders • sperm whale teeth • walrus tusks • narwhal horn
In the past whalers often scratched designs onto the teeth of Sperm Whales. Modern scrimshanders now use a variety of other materials to continue this tradition.
• scrimshaw • scrimshanders • sperm whale teeth • walrus tusks • narwhal horn
Despite low numbers, Norwegian whaling continues
Norway's 175 or so whale hunters say they have had a tough season at sea, with choppy water camouflaging their prey and anti-whaling protests marked by gunfire and boat collisions. But according to a report published this week in The New York Times, their biggest problem, may be the low consumption of whale meat by their countrymen.
• norway • minke • whales • greenpeace
Norway's 175 or so whale hunters say they have had a tough season at sea, with choppy water camouflaging their prey and anti-whaling protests marked by gunfire and boat collisions. But according to a report published this week in The New York Times, their biggest problem, may be the low consumption of whale meat by their countrymen.
• norway • minke • whales • greenpeace
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.
• makah • iwc • grenada • whaling • ban
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.
• makah • iwc • grenada • whaling • ban
NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
Niagara Falls, Ontario is a great place to visit. Whether it be a day, weekend, or an extended holiday, there is always something to see and do at the Falls.
• niagara falls • falls • mary alward • mary • alward
Niagara Falls, Ontario is a great place to visit. Whether it be a day, weekend, or an extended holiday, there is always something to see and do at the Falls.
• niagara falls • falls • mary alward • mary • alward
Antarctic Krill Feed Giant Whales
Krill lock up a lot of carbon dioxide, but are themselves suffering from the effects of global warming.
• antarctic krill • euphausia superba • carbon dioxide • global warming • efficient short food-chain
Krill lock up a lot of carbon dioxide, but are themselves suffering from the effects of global warming.
• antarctic krill • euphausia superba • carbon dioxide • global warming • efficient short food-chain
Blue Whale
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. The blue whale is the largest mammal, to inhabit the earth. Its body is lengthy, somewhat slender, and streamlined.
• blue whale • rorquals • largest mammal • flume • give birth and nurse live young.
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. The blue whale is the largest mammal, to inhabit the earth. Its body is lengthy, somewhat slender, and streamlined.
• blue whale • rorquals • largest mammal • flume • give birth and nurse live young.
Brazil creates Whale Sanctuary
Bowing to pressure from environmentalists, Brazil's president Fernando Henrique Cardoso approved a pact last month to create the country's first whale sanctuary.
• whale • brazil • emus • environment • environmentalists
Bowing to pressure from environmentalists, Brazil's president Fernando Henrique Cardoso approved a pact last month to create the country's first whale sanctuary.
• whale • brazil • emus • environment • environmentalists
Communing with Whales and Saltwater Rapids!
Visit the whales or shoot saltwater rapids! Did you know that was available to you? It is!
• vacation • handicapped • disabled • whale watching • rapids
Visit the whales or shoot saltwater rapids! Did you know that was available to you? It is!
• vacation • handicapped • disabled • whale watching • rapids
Corpse in Whale Tank Raises Questions About Captivity
The nude body of a man was found at SeaWorld Orlando last week lying across the back of an 11,000-pound killer whale that was moved to Florida after it was involved in the death of a trainer. Immediately, conservation groups siezed the opportunity to decry captivity, saying all whales in tanks should be freed.
• sea world • killer whales • tillikum • death • security
The nude body of a man was found at SeaWorld Orlando last week lying across the back of an 11,000-pound killer whale that was moved to Florida after it was involved in the death of a trainer. Immediately, conservation groups siezed the opportunity to decry captivity, saying all whales in tanks should be freed.
• sea world • killer whales • tillikum • death • security
Encounters With Whales Part 2
Encounters with Grey Whales, off the Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island. Bald Eagle, seabirds and seals abound. Awesome beaches, crashing surf and ancient rainforests.
• bald eagles • grey whales • stellar sea lions • long beach • wickaninnish inn
Encounters with Grey Whales, off the Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island. Bald Eagle, seabirds and seals abound. Awesome beaches, crashing surf and ancient rainforests.
• bald eagles • grey whales • stellar sea lions • long beach • wickaninnish inn
Encounters with Whales .... Part 1
Encounters with Whales. A scenic journey across Vancouver Island to the Pacific rim of the continent. See ancient forests, goats on the roof and cavorting sea creatures. Next: A whale of a Tale.
• whales • british columbia • west coast • pacific coast • vancouver island
Encounters with Whales. A scenic journey across Vancouver Island to the Pacific rim of the continent. See ancient forests, goats on the roof and cavorting sea creatures. Next: A whale of a Tale.
• whales • british columbia • west coast • pacific coast • vancouver island
Gray Whale death tolls mount
As of last week, more than 65 dead gray whales have been reported dead along the Mexican coast so far this year, with possibly as many as 32 in California, 7 in British Columbia, and as many as 18 in Washington. Why is this happening? Read to find out.
• gray whale • makah • northwest pacific • beachings • death
As of last week, more than 65 dead gray whales have been reported dead along the Mexican coast so far this year, with possibly as many as 32 in California, 7 in British Columbia, and as many as 18 in Washington. Why is this happening? Read to find out.
• gray whale • makah • northwest pacific • beachings • death
Greenpeace Wins Right to Protect Whales
Greenpeace received notice this week that it has won the right to challenge the Government in court for failing to protect whales, dolphins and other marine species from the impacts of oil exploration on the Atlantic Frontier.
• greenpeace • whales • atlantic frontier • court decision
Greenpeace received notice this week that it has won the right to challenge the Government in court for failing to protect whales, dolphins and other marine species from the impacts of oil exploration on the Atlantic Frontier.
• greenpeace • whales • atlantic frontier • court decision
Humpback whales in SF Bay-Delta
In a repeat of the wanderings of Humphrey, two humpback whales are travelling the wrong way. What brings them in? Are bridges a part of the problem of getting them out?
• humpback whales • san francisco bay delta • whale songs • whale sounds • grey whales
In a repeat of the wanderings of Humphrey, two humpback whales are travelling the wrong way. What brings them in? Are bridges a part of the problem of getting them out?
• humpback whales • san francisco bay delta • whale songs • whale sounds • grey whales
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is located seven miles off the southeast coast of Massachusetts and named for Bartholomew Gosnold's daughter and for the grapes that grow on the island.
• lighthouses • miles standish • aquinnah • wampanoag indians • carousel
Martha's Vineyard is located seven miles off the southeast coast of Massachusetts and named for Bartholomew Gosnold's daughter and for the grapes that grow on the island.
• lighthouses • miles standish • aquinnah • wampanoag indians • carousel
New Whale Species Confirmed
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
• eastern pacific right whale • most endangered whale • ship strikes • fishing gear entanglement • critical habitat
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
• eastern pacific right whale • most endangered whale • ship strikes • fishing gear entanglement • critical habitat
Oceanographer: Dead Whales Say A Mouthful
Oceanographer Craig Smith has learned a great deal from exploring ocean graveyards. Here's his story.
• whales • smith • craig • graveyards • emus
Oceanographer Craig Smith has learned a great deal from exploring ocean graveyards. Here's his story.
• whales • smith • craig • graveyards • emus
Ships Kill Endangered Blue Whales
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.
• endangered blue whale • world's largest whale • ship strike fatalities • harmful algal blooms • ocean noise
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.
• endangered blue whale • world's largest whale • ship strike fatalities • harmful algal blooms • ocean noise
Smith Hunts Whales and Explores
John Smith is captured by Indians. A warrior is ready to kill but the chief's young daughter, Pocahontas, supposedly saves him. Smith hunts whales and scouts the eastern
• john smith • pocahontas • jamestown • america • whales
John Smith is captured by Indians. A warrior is ready to kill but the chief's young daughter, Pocahontas, supposedly saves him. Smith hunts whales and scouts the eastern
• john smith • pocahontas • jamestown • america • whales
Southern Right Whales on the Rebound
Southern right whales, hunted to the brink of extinction earlier this century, are making a comeback off the Argentine coast, according to a report published last week.
• southern right whales • argentina • brazil • emu • comeback
Southern right whales, hunted to the brink of extinction earlier this century, are making a comeback off the Argentine coast, according to a report published last week.
• southern right whales • argentina • brazil • emu • comeback
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.
• sperm whales ram whalers • sea tragedies • the sinking of the essex • the sinking of the anne alexander • owen chace
The Essex and the Anne Alexander, whalers from Massachusetts' ports were rammed and sunk in the Pacific by enraged, wounded sperm whales.
• sperm whales ram whalers • sea tragedies • the sinking of the essex • the sinking of the anne alexander • owen chace
Study: Whale Deaths on the Rise
In what appears to be the first global estimate of the problem of whale entanglements, scientists estimate nearly 1,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises drown every day after becoming tangled in fishing nets and other equipment.
• whales • dolphins • entanglements • nets • world wildlife fund
In what appears to be the first global estimate of the problem of whale entanglements, scientists estimate nearly 1,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises drown every day after becoming tangled in fishing nets and other equipment.
• whales • dolphins • entanglements • nets • world wildlife fund
Threats to Sperm Whales Continue
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.
• sperm whales • whale hunting • japanese whaling • ocean pollution and noise • net entanglement
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.
• sperm whales • whale hunting • japanese whaling • ocean pollution and noise • net entanglement
Wenatchee and Whale Editorial
Wenatchee, Washington, the Apple Capitol of the World, is a city known for its agriculture and great sites to see. It is located in Chelan County east of the Cascade Mountains in Washington.
• chelan county • apples • leavenworth • ohme gardens • ardenvoir
Wenatchee, Washington, the Apple Capitol of the World, is a city known for its agriculture and great sites to see. It is located in Chelan County east of the Cascade Mountains in Washington.
• chelan county • apples • leavenworth • ohme gardens • ardenvoir
Whale Echo-location and Song
Some of the loudest animal noises are used by whales to find food and to keep in touch over long distances.
• whale song • echo-location • sonar • communication • courtship
Some of the loudest animal noises are used by whales to find food and to keep in touch over long distances.
• whale song • echo-location • sonar • communication • courtship
Whale Rider
When Pai's mother and twin brother die in childbirth, Pai is left to help her people discover who the next leader to their Maori tribe.
• maori • new zealand • heir • orphan • tribe
When Pai's mother and twin brother die in childbirth, Pai is left to help her people discover who the next leader to their Maori tribe.
• maori • new zealand • heir • orphan • tribe
Whale Watch on Campobello Island
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.
• whale watching tours • land based whale watch • whales and harbor porpoises • seals • bird watching tours
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.
• whale watching tours • land based whale watch • whales and harbor porpoises • seals • bird watching tours
Whale Watching
The Dominican Republic is a lovely place to spend the winter months - for whales as well as people. Over 10,000 North Atlantic Humpbacks make their way there annually.
• dominican republic travel • attractions in the dominican republic • d r travel • whale watching in the caribbean • humpback whales
The Dominican Republic is a lovely place to spend the winter months - for whales as well as people. Over 10,000 North Atlantic Humpbacks make their way there annually.
• dominican republic travel • attractions in the dominican republic • d r travel • whale watching in the caribbean • humpback whales
Whales and Humans
Public opinion has turned against commercial whaling, and keeping them in captivity is being called into question.
• whale watching • commercial whaling • public opinion • keeping in captivity • baleen
Public opinion has turned against commercial whaling, and keeping them in captivity is being called into question.
• whale watching • commercial whaling • public opinion • keeping in captivity • baleen
After months of waiting, Makah finally kill a gray
For the first time in more than 70 years, Makah Indians seeking to re-establish their whale-hunting tradition harpooned and killed a gray whale off the Pacific coast this week.
• makah • gray whale • washington • neah bay
For the first time in more than 70 years, Makah Indians seeking to re-establish their whale-hunting tradition harpooned and killed a gray whale off the Pacific coast this week.
• makah • gray whale • washington • neah bay
Dolphin Conservation
International cooperation is necessary to save whales.
• whale-watching • overfishing • pollution • sonar • mediterranean dolphin populations
International cooperation is necessary to save whales.
• whale-watching • overfishing • pollution • sonar • mediterranean dolphin populations
Irene Dunne: A Forgotten Legacy
Why isn't Irene Dunne ranked with the best actresses of classic Hollywood? It isn't because she lacked talent. Find out why she has slipped through the cracks of popular memory and learn about two performances that prove what a shame it is that she isn't better known.
• love affair • show boat • leo mccarey • james whale • charles boyer
Why isn't Irene Dunne ranked with the best actresses of classic Hollywood? It isn't because she lacked talent. Find out why she has slipped through the cracks of popular memory and learn about two performances that prove what a shame it is that she isn't better known.
• love affair • show boat • leo mccarey • james whale • charles boyer
Japanese are at it again
Japan has decided to lift a ban on hunting bottlenose whales in the Sea of Japan and will allow ships to kill as many as eight there this year.
• japanese • whaling • sea of japan • bottlenose whale
Japan has decided to lift a ban on hunting bottlenose whales in the Sea of Japan and will allow ships to kill as many as eight there this year.
• japanese • whaling • sea of japan • bottlenose whale
Marine Mammals
Three groups of mammals have lived in the oceans for millions of years.
• whales • dolphins • porpoises • dugongs • seals
Three groups of mammals have lived in the oceans for millions of years.
• whales • dolphins • porpoises • dugongs • seals
Marine Wildlife Viewing
We enjoy watching whales, sea otters, and shorebirds on the waterfront. Protecting these animals will preserve the opportunity to watch them again in the future.
• responsible wildlife viewing • marine wildlife viewing • whale watching • bird watching • marine wildlife
We enjoy watching whales, sea otters, and shorebirds on the waterfront. Protecting these animals will preserve the opportunity to watch them again in the future.
• responsible wildlife viewing • marine wildlife viewing • whale watching • bird watching • marine wildlife
Mocha Dick--Moby Dick: Myths?
Did these vindictive sperm whales really exist? Herman Melville's life reveals possible connections between these two legendary whales.
• mocha dick moby dick myths • herman melville's sperm whale terrors • herman melville • pacific whale terrors • timor jack
Did these vindictive sperm whales really exist? Herman Melville's life reveals possible connections between these two legendary whales.
• mocha dick moby dick myths • herman melville's sperm whale terrors • herman melville • pacific whale terrors • timor jack
Narwhals Help Study Climate Change
Satellite transmitters attached to narwhals track their movements and give information on climate change in the High Arctic, where sea ice is receding rapidly.
• climate change • sea temperature • narwhal • white whale • receding sea ice
Satellite transmitters attached to narwhals track their movements and give information on climate change in the High Arctic, where sea ice is receding rapidly.
• climate change • sea temperature • narwhal • white whale • receding sea ice
Navy, Environmentalists Strike Deal on Sonar Tests
In a move deemed to be a temporary end to the controversy over Low Frequency Acoustical (LFA) sonar testing and its impact on whales, the U.S. Navy announced this month that it will limit the peacetime use of the sonar.
• lfa • sonar • navy • whales
In a move deemed to be a temporary end to the controversy over Low Frequency Acoustical (LFA) sonar testing and its impact on whales, the U.S. Navy announced this month that it will limit the peacetime use of the sonar.
• lfa • sonar • navy • whales
New Museums for Nantucket
The Nantucket Historical Association announces big plans for new museums, to be opened in Spring of 2005.
• museum • whale • whaling • nantucket • history
The Nantucket Historical Association announces big plans for new museums, to be opened in Spring of 2005.
• museum • whale • whaling • nantucket • history
Scientists, NOAA kick off tagging program
On a crowded beach in Florida last month, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration kicked off a research tagging program that allows biologists to study the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale. Data from the tagging project will be used to help scientists determine when calving right whales are most vulnerable to ship strikes and whether the whales detect and react to passing vessels.
• right whale • florida • emu • satellite tags
On a crowded beach in Florida last month, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration kicked off a research tagging program that allows biologists to study the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale. Data from the tagging project will be used to help scientists determine when calving right whales are most vulnerable to ship strikes and whether the whales detect and react to passing vessels.
• right whale • florida • emu • satellite tags