Articles related to "Whaling"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Wreck of the "Essex"
This true story inspired "Moby Dick"
shipwreck • whales • moby dick • deserted island • whaling ships
This true story inspired "Moby Dick"
shipwreck • whales • moby dick • deserted island • whaling ships
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
First Overfishing. Now Noise. How much can oceans take?
oceans, ocean noise, marine mammals, Acoustic Thermometry
oceans • ocean noise • marine mammals • acoustic thermometry
oceans, ocean noise, marine mammals, Acoustic Thermometry
oceans • ocean noise • marine mammals • acoustic thermometry
ANWR Oil Drilling Threat Delayed
Beaufort Sea and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected, at least temporarily. Ongoing struggle over North Slope oil moving in favor of conservation.
beaufort sea oil exploration • arctic national wildlife refuge • effect of oil on polar bears • bowhead whales and ocean seismic testing • native alaskan subsistence hunting
Beaufort Sea and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected, at least temporarily. Ongoing struggle over North Slope oil moving in favor of conservation.
beaufort sea oil exploration • arctic national wildlife refuge • effect of oil on polar bears • bowhead whales and ocean seismic testing • native alaskan subsistence hunting
Stardust's Hot Picks: Special Issue!
Stardust's Hot Picks: Special Issue! Really Great Sites Submitted to Me for this Article! Had quite a few, so they're all here in this issue! Don't miss it!
kids • freeware • children • helpware • educational
Stardust's Hot Picks: Special Issue! Really Great Sites Submitted to Me for this Article! Had quite a few, so they're all here in this issue! Don't miss it!
kids • freeware • children • helpware • educational
The Maui Prince Hotel
The Maui Prince Hotel, on the island of Maui in Hawaii, is a peaceful luxury hotel with Japanese influences.
maui hawaii prince hotels full service luxury reso • travel without children • ahihi-kinau natural reserve • touristy spots • humpback whales
The Maui Prince Hotel, on the island of Maui in Hawaii, is a peaceful luxury hotel with Japanese influences.
maui hawaii prince hotels full service luxury reso • travel without children • ahihi-kinau natural reserve • touristy spots • humpback whales
The Rowboat and the Iceberg
A huge iceberg looms above Hudson’s tiny ship. A quick decision has to be made or all aboard will perish at sea.
henry hudson • iceberg danger • northwest passage to the orient • a desperate decision to divert certain death • whales
A huge iceberg looms above Hudson’s tiny ship. A quick decision has to be made or all aboard will perish at sea.
henry hudson • iceberg danger • northwest passage to the orient • a desperate decision to divert certain death • whales
Aborigines and Conservationism
Aborigines and Greens both have a strong environmental focus in activism. But are conservationists in reality serving a colonial agenda when it comes to land rights?
aboriginal activism • green activism • land rights • conservation • aboriginal land rights
Aborigines and Greens both have a strong environmental focus in activism. But are conservationists in reality serving a colonial agenda when it comes to land rights?
aboriginal activism • green activism • land rights • conservation • aboriginal land rights
Whalers Logbooks
Antique ships' logs contain valuable details of past conditions at sea.
whalers logbooks • ships logs • antique sextants • chronometers • octants
Antique ships' logs contain valuable details of past conditions at sea.
whalers logbooks • ships logs • antique sextants • chronometers • octants
Juneau: Cruising the inside passage Pt 2
Our first port of call on the Alaska cruise is Juneau, capital of Alaska, geographically the largest city in the US and the first town to be founded due to the gold rush. Historical yet cosmopolitan, Juneau has great shopping and quality restaurants. After riding through town, we're off to view our first glacier, the awesome Mendenhall, one of the few you can drive to. We then experience an unforgetable wildlife cruise, encountering diving Humpback whales,close up, Stellar Sea Lions basking on a bellbuoy, harbour seals poping up like corks from the sea. Lots of great pictures and Alaska links. Please join me in this Alaska experience.
cruising • ports of call • sightseeing • mendenhall glacier • humpback whales
Our first port of call on the Alaska cruise is Juneau, capital of Alaska, geographically the largest city in the US and the first town to be founded due to the gold rush. Historical yet cosmopolitan, Juneau has great shopping and quality restaurants. After riding through town, we're off to view our first glacier, the awesome Mendenhall, one of the few you can drive to. We then experience an unforgetable wildlife cruise, encountering diving Humpback whales,close up, Stellar Sea Lions basking on a bellbuoy, harbour seals poping up like corks from the sea. Lots of great pictures and Alaska links. Please join me in this Alaska experience.
cruising • ports of call • sightseeing • mendenhall glacier • humpback whales
Year of the Ocean
Year of the Ocean, overfishing, marine resources, fisheries, oceans
year of the ocean • overfishing • marine resources • fisheries • oceans
Year of the Ocean, overfishing, marine resources, fisheries, oceans
year of the ocean • overfishing • marine resources • fisheries • oceans
Vashon Island
A tour of Vashon Island in Puget Sound. This is an island that has kept its small presence in Washington State's Puget Sound intact. It's an island still pretty private, yet welcoming to its visitors.
vashon island • lopez island • whales of august • vashon • monastery
A tour of Vashon Island in Puget Sound. This is an island that has kept its small presence in Washington State's Puget Sound intact. It's an island still pretty private, yet welcoming to its visitors.
vashon island • lopez island • whales of august • vashon • monastery
Illegal Shark Fin Fishing
Shark finning is a black market trade that rakes in over US$1 billion each year while killing 100 million sharks.
illegal shark fin fishing • world trade organization police black market • poor developing countries costa rica and equador • cheap shark meat • baited hooks long-line fishing
Shark finning is a black market trade that rakes in over US$1 billion each year while killing 100 million sharks.
illegal shark fin fishing • world trade organization police black market • poor developing countries costa rica and equador • cheap shark meat • baited hooks long-line fishing
Killer Dolphins
Scientists, following a trail of bloody clues, have discovered that dolphins are far from the happy, peaceful creatures that humans think they know.
dolphins • infanticide • killers • violence • cetaceans
Scientists, following a trail of bloody clues, have discovered that dolphins are far from the happy, peaceful creatures that humans think they know.
dolphins • infanticide • killers • violence • cetaceans
Barnacles
Some barnacles burrow into the shells of molluscs and dead coral, others are fully parasitic - but most live on the sea shore.
charles darwin • parasitic commensal and burrowing barnacles • goose and acorn barnacles • larval forms • adult anatomy
Some barnacles burrow into the shells of molluscs and dead coral, others are fully parasitic - but most live on the sea shore.
charles darwin • parasitic commensal and burrowing barnacles • goose and acorn barnacles • larval forms • adult anatomy
Bowling, a Creative Date Idea
Bowling is a great date idea. Visit your local bowling alley or center, pick up a bowling ball, lace up your bowling shoes, and have a fun night of bowling excitement.
bowling • dating • date • your date • night
Bowling is a great date idea. Visit your local bowling alley or center, pick up a bowling ball, lace up your bowling shoes, and have a fun night of bowling excitement.
bowling • dating • date • your date • night
Captain John Smith
Captain John Smith: Fights Turks, Imprisoned by Pirates, Enslaved by Turkish pasha, Settles Jamestown, Virginia in America.
captain john smith • settling jamestown • being enslaved in russia • fighting pirates • lincolnshire in england
Captain John Smith: Fights Turks, Imprisoned by Pirates, Enslaved by Turkish pasha, Settles Jamestown, Virginia in America.
captain john smith • settling jamestown • being enslaved in russia • fighting pirates • lincolnshire in england
Earth Day Activities for Kids
The following websites offer a plethora of Earth Day projects for children of all ages. Celebrate this important day with these free educational projects for kids.
earth day • april 22 • earth day activities • earth day kids • earth day activities for kids
The following websites offer a plethora of Earth Day projects for children of all ages. Celebrate this important day with these free educational projects for kids.
earth day • april 22 • earth day activities • earth day kids • earth day activities for kids
Carolina Wins NHL East
The Carolina Hurricanes won tonight’s all important Stanley Cup playoff game 7 over the Buffalo Sabres 4-2, taking the Eastern Conference title.
stanley • cup • playoffs • nhl • carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes won tonight’s all important Stanley Cup playoff game 7 over the Buffalo Sabres 4-2, taking the Eastern Conference title.
stanley • cup • playoffs • nhl • carolina
Iceland Insider
For a small country Iceland overflows with natural beauty and history. Often overwhelmed visitors miss many of the nuances surrounding them. Now a guided tour helps all.
iceland • icelandair • kronar • laugavegur • así art museum
For a small country Iceland overflows with natural beauty and history. Often overwhelmed visitors miss many of the nuances surrounding them. Now a guided tour helps all.
iceland • icelandair • kronar • laugavegur • así art museum
In the Name of Science?
Stop Al Gore's campaign to restart animal testing!
animal testing • al gore • medical news
Stop Al Gore's campaign to restart animal testing!
animal testing • al gore • medical news
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