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@willconley777 Orcake for dessert, eh? Indulgent! Usually, the local Cetaceans prefer Baleen Cuisine, but we'll see.
adtothebone (Clayton Hove) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:56:47 -0000
@willconley777 Orcake for dessert, eh? Indulgent! Usually, the local Cetaceans prefer Baleen Cuisine, but we'll see.
I didn't know that dolphins are small whales. Cetaceans. Watch "The Cove" it will blow you away. iTunes has it
franknascimento (Frank Nascimento) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:14:14 -0000
I didn't know that dolphins are small whales. Cetaceans. Watch "The Cove" it will blow you away. iTunes has it
is proud to be a South African!! cause cetaceans are protected in South African waters!! WOOHOO! :D
Tamzin21 (Tamzin Smith) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:36:02 -0000
is proud to be a South African!! cause cetaceans are protected in South African waters!! WOOHOO! :D
A single photo on your friend's blog can make your day! Valdes Peninsula. Cetaceans. Atlantic Ocean. http://bit.ly/8Yb8PE
KrzysB (Krzysztof Baszton) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:27:53 -0000
A single photo on your friend's blog can make your day! Valdes Peninsula. Cetaceans. Atlantic Ocean. http://bit.ly/8Yb8PE
"The grey whale, all cetaceans, are powerless in the face of the ravages of irrational human greed" Ariel Guzik. Ballena gris.
addkerberos (लुवुस) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:18:39 -0000
"The grey whale, all cetaceans, are powerless in the face of the ravages of irrational human greed" Ariel Guzik. Ballena gris.

 

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500 Atlantic Whale Foundation - British organization dedicated to saving cetaceans in the North and South Atlantic Oceans. Features news, descriptions of projects, volunteer opportunities, links and contacts.
Meta Description: [ Atlantic Whale Foundation - Here you'll find everything on the world's whales, dolphins and porpoises and projects which support them all on one site ]

BBC News: Extinction Nears for Whales and Dolphins - Alex Kirby reports that some species are now so endangered they may not survive another 10 years. Features photos and related links.
Meta Description: [ Some whales and dolphins are now so endangered they may not survive another 10 years, cetacean experts say. ]

Bush Administration eases Dolphin Restrictions for Tuna-Fishing - Article by H. Josef Hebert describes a Commerce Department ruling that allows tuna to be imported from Mexico and Ecuador. Features information on the threat of unsafe fishing practices for the species in Latin America.

Chelonia Marine Conservation Research - Information about marine animals, research and conservation. Includes Biodiversity Action Plans and information about the POD - a self-contained submersible computer and hydrophone.

Collegiate Times: Bush risks Dolphin Conservation Efforts - Editorial written by Kate Lynch critical of efforts by the US administration to relax protections for the animal. Features information of threats related to tuna fishing.
Meta Description: [ The Collegiate Times is an independent student-run newspaper serving the Virginia Tech community since 1903. Virginia Tech news, sports, opinions,, features, classifieds and discussion forums. ]

Delphis Mediterranean Dolphin Conservation - a non profit organization for the conservation of cetaceans through education and research in the waters of Ischia Island. Find description of projects, publications, projects, and staff profiles. In English and Italian.
Meta Description: [ non profit organisation for the conservation of the endangered mediterranean short beaked common dolphin community of Ischia island. Since 1991, we organize stages and field courses to fund the research. ]

Dolphin Interactions with the Eastern Tropical Pacific Tuna Purse Seine Fishery - Summary provided by the US National Marine Fisheries Service that explains changes in laws regarding species protection. Features links to articles, reports and related sites.

Dolphins and the Tuna Industry - Complete text of the book that presents key conclusions about the controversial killing of thousands of dolphins each year during tuna fishing in the eastern tropical Pacific.

Earthtrust - Wildlife Conservation Worldwide - An environmental organization based in Hawaii. ET works to save the dolphins and whales, against whaling, driftnets, and tuna fisheries.

Endangered Dolphin - Contains information on the status of the Chinese white dolphin. Includes a summary of threats and population estimates.

Greenpeace Foundation: Dolphin Alert - Information on the organizations stand on the protection of the species with reference to changing US restrictions on tuna fishing practices. Offers links to articles.

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) - Dedicated to the conservation and better understanding of cetaceans in Irish waters.

404 IRN Publications: Working Papers: River Dolphins: Can They Be Saved? - Elizabeth Carpino provides a summary of the threats to the world's freshwater dolphins caused by habitat degradation and habitat loss. Published by the International Rivers Network.

Issues Affecting the Southern Resident Orcas - Find a description of threats to members of the species found off the coast of the state of Washington. Discover information on effects of toxic exposure, surface impacts and underwater noise pollution.
Meta Description: [ The Whale Museum promotes stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. ]

Killer Whales: Conservation and Research - Outline provided by Sea World describes the importance of legal protections, research and marine zoological parks for species preservation.

New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust - Dedicated to fostering effective preservation and protection through research. Discover species profiles, information on projects, contacts and news.
Meta Description: [ The New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust aims to foster research and effective conservation of whales and dolphins in New Zealand. ]

Ocean Alliance - Whale Conservation Institute - Organization dedicated to the conservation of the species and their ocean environment through research and education. Discover information on the history of the group, goals, ongoing projects and contacts.
Meta Description: [ The Ocean Alliance is dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean enviroment through research and education. ]

Ocean Life Institute - Right Whales - Provides links to a lecture series on current threats and on saving the species. Features video and links to news articles.

404 Religious Leaders to Support Dolphin Conservation - Brief report describes the efforts of holy men to protect the endangered Ganges River Dolphin in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Features contact information for the project.

Reviewing Scientists Say Proposed Conservation Measures Unlikely To Help Whales - Science Daily article discusses doubts raised by scientists charged by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to review the effectiveness of sanctuaries for conservation.
Meta Description: [ Ocean sanctuaries are unlikely to fully protect whales, say three independent scientists charged by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) with reviewing their sanctuary program to manage whale populations. ]

Right Whale Conservation - Discover information on preservation efforts for the species at Gary's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, located off the coast of the southeastern United States. Features descriptions of major threats to the species.

Right Whales Seem to Rebound - Barbara Taormina of the Gloucester Daily Times reports on progress made towards species preservation. Includes details on improved fertility and population health.
Meta Description: [ Whale Center of New England's Conservation; humpback whales and other marine mammals ]

Save The Whales - Organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the species. Includes news, information on research and contacts.
Meta Description: [ Help Save All Marine Mammals at Save the Whales. Whales, Dolphins, Save Whales, Whale Songs, Whale Issues, Threats to Whales, Whaling, Marine Mammals, Otters, Manatees, Whale Gifts, Whale TShirts, Keiko, Whale Puzzles, Whale Notecards, Adopt A Whale. ]

Saving Freshwater Dolphins means Saving Their Rivers - Article by Debra Boyce of the Christian Science Monitor describes the ecological challenges caused by humans that threaten the species group. Features links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ Saving freshwater dolphins means saving their rivers ]

SCADPlus: International Dolphin Conservation Programme - Offers summaries of legislative activities of the European Union. Find information on measures taken to reduce species mortality during tuna fishing.
Meta Description: [ This programme contains measures that will make it possible to gradually reduce dolphin mortalities during tuna fishing in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and to ensure the long-term sustainability of tuna stocks in the area concerned. ]

Swiss Coalition for the Protection of Whales - Organization devoted to the protection of the species and the marine environment. Find news, information on threats, contacts and links.
Meta Description: [ Eine Kooperation von OceanCare und Zürcher Tierschutz ]

404 The Action Plan for Australian Cetaceans - An overview of the conservation status of Australian whales and dolphins and recommended conservation priorities, research and management action, with particular emphasis on endangered and vulnerable taxa.

The Dolphin Institute - A Honolulu organization dedicated to dolphins and whales through education, research, and conservation.
Meta Description: [ The Dolphin Institute and the Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory: Dedicated to Dolphins and Whales through Education, Research, and Conservation. Over 20 years Dolphin Research and Humpback Whale Research, based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Browse our extensive educational area to learn about marine m... ]

The Ocean Alliance - Dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment through research and education.
Meta Description: [ The Ocean Alliance is dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean enviroment through research and education. ]

U.S. Changes Meaning of Dolphin Safe Tuna Label - Cat Lazaroff describes why the criteria have been changed for tuna harvested in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Includes a discussion of potential impacts on dolphin populations.
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Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society - International charity dedicated to the worldwide conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Meta Description: [ The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) is the leading international charity dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). WDCS was established in 1987 and now has over 70000 supporters all around the world. WDCS has alread... ]

404 Whale Conservation - Decades of overhunting have driven some species of whales and dolphins to critically low levels. Each year over 1,000 whales are still being killed for the commercial market.

Whale Populations are Too Low to Resume Commercial Hunting Geneticists Find - Mark Shwartz reports that scientists vastly underestimated the North Atlantic population before the advent of commercial whaling. Includes a discussion of how this could negatively impact preservation efforts.

Whales Online - Information site dedicated to the conservation of whales, dolphins and porpoises in the Southern Hemisphere.
Meta Description: [ Whales-online believes individuals have the power to transform our world. Whales-online provides stimulating and informative analysis of the issues that affect whales, dolphins and porpoises and to promote dialogue and link individuals with experts around the world. ]

Whaling Embargo Hopes on Kiribati - Article discusses the island nation's new membership to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and how it changes the balance of power.
Meta Description: [ Kiribati is being urged to support whale conservation after joining the International Whaling Commission (IWC). It is the second Pacific nation to have joined the IWC in the past… ]