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HUMPBACK WHALES
Provides extensive information about humpbacks.Category Science Biology Rorquals Humpback WhaleHUMPBACK whales. Like all whales and dolphins, humpback whales belong to the ordercetacea. An order is the fourth level used in biological classification.
http://www.earthtrust.org/wlcurric/whales.html

Extractions: Like all whales and dolphins, humpback whales belong to the order cetacea . An order is the fourth level used in biological classification. Biological classification is the method by which all living organisms are scientifically named and classified. The science of biological classification is called taxonomy . There are seven levels of biological classification, the remaining levels are listed below: Kingdom Living organisms are classified largely on the degree of evolutionary relatedness which they share, as well as their anatomical and biochemical similarities. The degree of evolutionary relatedness increases as you progress down the list; members of the same kingdom are not necessarily as closely related as members of the same species. A species possesses those organisms which are the most closely related and is considered the basic unit of taxonomy. Every living organism is given a species name and a genus to which it belongs. Naming organisms by genus and species is universally employed throughout biology and allows scientists to communicate effectively about specific organisms. Assigning each organism a genus and species name is referred to as
Terrorvision - Welcome To Whales And Dolphins!
An lighter look at Terrorvision which includes an interview, downloads, a drinking game and a guide to Bradford.
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Plaza/7196/index.html

Extractions: Once subtitled 'the most irrelevant Terrorvision website on the net', I stopped using this phrase when I realised that any site containing copious references to alcohol and rock music can't fail to be anything but totally relevant to the boys from Bradford! But within these virtual pages, you will not find the usual claptrap associated with other, less innovative (but far more frequently visited), band fanzine pages. Oh no. Gone are the individual profiles, no more is the detailed band history, even lyrics, tab (although I heartily commend fellow bassists) and gigographies are strangely absent. The emphasis here is on humour (Bradford style), alcohol, and generally giving fellow fans and nubile newcomers alike some suitably silly stuff to peruse. So stay, put your feet up, have a look around and a nice cup of (Irish) coffee, you may (just) find something interesting enough to waste another twenty minutes' worth of phone/server bill. I promise... THIS IS THE END... MY ONLY FRIEND
WDCS Homepage - The Whale And Dolphin Conservation Society - Whale Watching, Dol
Dedicated exculsively to the conservation, welfare and appreciation of all whales, dolphins and porpoises.
http://www.wdcs.org/

Extractions: - Quick Links About WDCS Active Seas Adopt a Dolphin Adopt a Whale Become a member Calendar Captivity CITES 2002 Contact WDCS Events Field Projects Gifts in Kind How you can help IWC 2002 Local Groups Merchandise News out of the blue holi Report a Sighting SEA RED Sightings Species Guide Strandings The Mortgage Shop UK Seal Hotline WDCS Corporate Partn WDCS Mastercard WDCS policy on swimm WDCS (Japanese) Whale Watching Whaling WDCS highlights weaknesses in UK government's bycatch response strategy On 20 March 2003, the UK Government launched the long-awaited Bycatch Response Strategy for small cetaceans, an initiative that had originally been promised by Ministers to WDCS nearly four years ago. WDCS welcomes the document in that it clearly acknowledges the seriousness of the problem of cetacean bycatch in fisheries in UK waters and beyond, makes a firm commitment to take action and finally sets out the Government's proposals for what that action could be. However WDCS has serious concerns about the efficacy of some of the proposals. The aim of the strategy lacks precision, the targets set are unambitious and timeframes inadequate. Furthermore research into the possible harmful impacts of the widespread use of pingers is not adequately catered for.
Meet The Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra!
A blend of zany comedy, footloose choreography, and sophisticated musicianship.Category Arts Music Winds Woodwinds Saxophone Players together a blend of zany comedy, footloose choreography, and sophisticated musicianshipwhatyou have is the oneand-only Nuclear whales Saxophone Orchestra.
http://www.nuclearwhales.com/

Extractions: A musical treat for the whole family, the NUCLEAR WHALES SAXOPHONE ORCHESTRA blends sophisticated musicianship with footloose choreography, ingenious special effects, and madcap comedy to delight everyone from saxophone afficionadoes to the most dedicated saxophobes. Stream a cut in RealAudio format while you look aroundmore on music page It Don't Mean a Thing The entire "Family of Saxophones" is featured - the tiny sopranino, the soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass and the rare and monstrous 6'8" contrabass (described by The Los Angeles Times as "...an instrument with the stature of a power forward in the NBA and a pitch that makes a foghorn sound effeminate.") Together they create incredibly innovative music with a rich ensemble sound covering an amazing range of over six octaves. The NUCLEAR WHALES repertoire includes classical, jazz, swing, and a plethora of original works as well as a tribute to the ocean's whales which inspired the Orchestra's name. From Bach, Mozart, and Strauss to Ellington, Gershwin and Sousa, the WHALES leave no musical genre unexplored.
PROJECT GUTENBERG OFFICIAL HOME SITE -- Listing By AUTHOR
Frank T. Bullen.
http://promo.net/cgi-promo/pg/cat.cgi?&label=ID&ftpsite=ftp://ibiblio.or
Whales At Manly Beach
Information about whale migration up the east coast of Australia.Category Science Biology Animalia Chordata Mammalia Cetacea
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~russo/whales/whales.html

Extractions: in Manly Alex displays his tail In August this year Alex, a rare Southern Right whale, made the harbour waters around Manly his home for a couple of weeks. Alex spent his days cruising between North Harbour and Balmoral in Middle Harbour. He seemed to particularly like the waters off Dobroyd Head right in the Manly Ferry lane. Thousands of Sydney siders flocked to the headlands to see him and Alex didn't disappoint them. The longer Alex stayed the more it seemed he knew just what people wanted to see. He frequently put on acrobatic displays of tail waving and belly flopping. The National Parks rangers in their inflatable Zodiacs reported that Alex would sometimes come up beind them and playfully nudge them along. coming up for a breath Alex shows off for the ferry One day he charged up out of the waters of North Harbour just metres away from Basil Evans who was rowing his tiny dingy to his yacht. A very shaken Mr Evans quickly made for shore. There is a strong possibility that Alex was the calf that was born in the waters off Sydney in 1994. This calf was given the name Dennis at the time. If this is the case then there is a good chance that Alex may become a regular visitor to Sydney Harbour as Southern Rights often have a loyalty to the place of their birth.
Whales Of Australia
A comprehensive guide to whale watching in Australia. Gives a history of whales and a list of the Category Regional Oceania Science and Environment WildlifeContact us to become a sponsor or to nominate a site to be a Featured Link FeaturedLinks WhaleWatching-Web The Oceania Project Dolphin Explorer
http://www.upstarts.net.au/site/non_commercial/whales.html
Louisiana Seabirds And Whales
Photos, descriptions, and trip lists from Louisiana pelagic trips.
http://webusers.xula.edu/jsevenai/offshore.html

Extractions: Seabirds and Whales of Louisiana The Louisiana Ornithological Society (LOS) sponsors daylong expeditions starting from Port Fourchon, LA, to search the deep waters off the mouth of the Mississippi River for seabirds, whales, and dolphins. In many ways these have been voyages of discovery; scientific knowledge of the seabirds of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana is limited and fragmentary. If you want to know more about this, here are links. Seabirds . We've seen over a dozen species of birds not normally found on or near land in Louisiana, including some first records for the state. Whales and dolphins . The Gulf of Mexico isn't dense with mammals, but it hosts a remarkable diversity of cetacean species. Here are some we've seen. Trip lists . What are the chances of seeing Red-billed Tropicbird, Sperm Whale, or some other sought-after species on these trips? Judge for yourself from these listings.
Whales Of Australia
Jump page for whales of Australia, a guide to the whales and dolphins foundin Australian waters. A guide to the whales found in Australian Waters
http://www.upstarts.net.au/site/ideas/whales/whales.html

Extractions: A guide to the whales found in Australian Waters Contains information on the following areas: About Whales : An overview of whales, their biology, behaviour and relations with humans Whales Species : Line drawing of the species found in Australian waters, distribution maps and a short description of each species and its behaviour Whale Watching : Whale watching locations in Australia that provide facilities and information Whale Conservation : Outlines initiatives in Australia and overseas and provides a guide to cetacean rescue
Home Page
Includes information on how to save the whales, public comments page, and a forum. The full story of Makah hunting, late breaking news, and recent news.
http://members.tripod.com/whalelore/index.html

Extractions: Click Here This is a call to everyone who loves whales: You are needed in Neah Bay, Washington, now! The Makah plan to start killing Gray whales in October. Sea Shepherd's Gray Whale Protecion Campaign is going on now. Our long-range ship Sea Shepherd III and coastal patrol vessel EdwardAbbey are now on site, in opposition the planned whale hunt. Sea Shepherd has organized the local Whale Guardians Network to coordinate the actions necessary to head off the hunt. We need your financial support, your physical presence, or your efforts to spread the word on what is about to happen off the coast ofWashington! The "ceremonial" element of this hunt is being promoted to make the killing more palatable to the public. The real goal of the hunt is to use the "aboriginal" loopholes in the international whaling moratorium togain a foothold for a new era of commercial whale meat trade. Through the recent formation of the World Whaling Council in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Japan is using native groups who feel they have the right to kill whales as front groups in a long-range plan to re-start commercial whaling. At the International Whaling Commission meeting in Dublin in May 1995, Dan Greene, the delegate from the Makah nation, met with representatives of the Norwegian, Icelandic, and Japanese whaling associations, who are whaling over the objections of the IWC and in violation of IWC regulations. The three whaling nations have pledged to support the Makah.
Whales Of The Bay Of Fundy
Discusses the natural history of the bay, its history and capacities and the whales that frequent Category Regional North America Science and Environment WildlifeThe Bay of Fundy whales. Updated 03/02/16. That's more kinds of whales more oftenthan anywhere else! The Adventures Aboard The Fundy Starr. whales in the Bay.
http://new-brunswick.net/new-brunswick/whales/

Extractions: Some 350 million years ago, it was not Glooscap, but rather the sun and moon who conspired to create this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon. That is, some 100 million years before the first dinosaurs roamed the earth, this pulsing arm of the North Atlantic was formed, its unique shape amplifying the tides to staggering proportions. New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy is an eco-attraction on par with such marvels as the Great Barrier Reef of Australia and the Rain Forest of Brazil. It's mighty tides are the greatest on earth. Every day, twice daily, one hundred billion tons of seawater roll in and out of the Bay. At low tide, you can literally walk on the ocean floor. At high tide, just six hours later, your footprints will be covered by the ocean. In some places, the vertical difference between high and low tide is 14 meters- roughly the same height as a four storey building!
Whale Watcher Cruises
Whale watching cruises in Barnstable, MA.Category Recreation Travel United States Massachusetts
http://www.whales.net/
Discovering Whales - Baleen Whales
Information about nine species.
http://www.omplace.com/omsites/discover/baleen/

Extractions: Baleen Whales The baleen apparatus is at its most extravagant in this species. The head is huge, in some species up to 40 per cent of body length. All seven neck vertabrae are fixed into a single unit to support the enormous body weight. Home Discover Baleen Whales The Baleen Whale Balaenoptera musculus The Blue Whale
Sea Kayaking And Surfing With The Dolphins In Byron Bay Australia. Dolphin Kayak
Educational study of dolphins and whales in Byron Bay, Australia while kayaking and surfing. Prices, schedules, equipment, photos, and contact information.
http://www.dolphinkayaking.com.au/

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Victoria-San Juan Cruises, Whale Watching
San Juan Island and Victoria BC cruises leaving from Bellingham, Washington. 100ft. boat tours Category Regional North America Bellingham Travel and Tourism San Juan Islands. Along the way we look for Orca whales, bald eagles,seals, porpoise and other marine wildlife. While in Victoria
http://www.whales.com/

Extractions: Victoria-San Juan Cruises offers narrated cruises from Bellingham, Washington to Victoria, British Columbia through the scenic San Juan Islands Along the way we look for Orca whales, bald eagles, seals, porpoise and other marine wildlife While in Victoria there is time to visit Butchart Gardens , enjoy afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel or stroll around the beautiful downtown shopping and historical districts. On our return cruise we offer a delicious all-you-can-eat Northwest salmon and prime rib dinner, served as the sun sets over the Islands. Please call us toll-free at or in Bellingham at for more information and reservations. We are currently taking reservations for our 2003 season. Victoria-San Juan Cruises - Bellingham Cruise Terminal
SPERM WHALE
provides information such as general description, size, skin type, fins, diet, hunting, teeth, and social groups.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/species/Spermwhale.shtml

Extractions: The sperm whale is a toothed whale that lives in pods. It has a huge brain that weighs about 20 pounds (9 kg); it is the largest brain of any animal. The sperm whale has a single blowhole that is s-shaped and about 20 inches long. The blowhole is located on the left side of the front if its huge head. The sperm whale has a 4-12 inch thick layer of blubber. Sperm whales produce ambergris, a dark, waxy substance (related to cholesterol) that is produced in the lower intestines, and is sometimes found containing squid beaks. Ambergris may help protect the sperm whale from the stings on the giant squid, its major food. Large lumps of ambergris may be vomited up by the sperm whale. The fictional Moby Dick was a sperm whale. Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales. Adult males grow to be about 50-60 feet (17-20 m) long, weighing about 40-50 tons (36-45 tonnes). Females are smaller, about 33-40 feet (11-13 m) long, weighing about 14-18 tons. The four-chambered heart of the average sperm whale weighs about 277 pounds (126 kg) - about as much as two average adult human beings.
BBC - Nature - Wildfacts
Introduces more than three dozen species of whales, dolphins and other creatures. Includes fact sheets, photographs, and sound and video files.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/wildfacts/whales_and_relatives/whales_and_re

Extractions: Group Aardvarks Amphibians Annelids Anteaters and relatives Bats Bears Birds Cats Cattle and relatives Chevrotains Chilopoda Civets and relatives Crustaceans Deer Dogs Dugongs and manatees Echinoderms Elephants Elephant shrews Extinct animals Flying lemurs Garden birds Giraffes and okapis Horses and relatives Hyenas Hyraxes Insectivores Insects Marsupials Molluscs Mongooses Monotremes Mustelids Pangolins Penguins Pigs Pronghorn Primates Rabbits, hares and pikas
Whales And Dolphins - The Oceania Project
Unique Whale and Dolphin photos taken during the Hervey Bay Research Expeditions and news, information Category Science Environment Organizations MarineThe Oceania Project Logo Caring for the whales, Dolphins and OceansUPDATED Sunday 15th March 2003 The Oceania Project site provides
http://www.oceania.org.au/

Extractions: UPDATED: Tuesday 18th March 2003 T he Oceania Project site provides current News and Information about Whales and Dolphins and offers the means for you to directly Participate in their care, protection and conservation. Trish Franklin's original photography from the Annual Humpback Whale Research Expeditions in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, enables you to explore the world of the Whales . You can support and assist with the on-board research program and create your own whale experience by Joining and living aboard the Expedition for a week or more. The Oceania Project, established in 1988, is a Non-profit Education and Research organisation dedicated to raising awareness about Cetacea (Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises) and the Ocean Environment. Welcome. GO TO: Thank You for being visitor to The Oceania Project Website.
Whales And Dolphins
whales and Dophins. whales and Dolphins are marine animals. There are onlyabout 80 kinds of whales and dolphins that we know of right now. whales.
http://www.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink/whale.html

Extractions: Whales and Dolphins are marine animals. They live in oceans around the world. Whales and Dolphins come from the same family, CETACEA (sey-tay-sha) . They both breath from a blowhole located at the top of their head. Whales and dolpins are mammals. They are mammals because they have lungs not gills,they have hair not scales , and they also have give live birth and don't lay eggs. There are only about 80 kinds of whales and dolphins that we know of right now. Whales are very large animals. They can grow up to 100 ft. or more in length. They can weigh up to 200 tons or more. Whales live in families called pods. These pods vary in numbers and consist of family members and family friends. Whales live in these families their whole life. Group living is safer when other whales or sharks attack. It also makes it easier to find food. Whales are always migrating. They travel to find food, breed and have young. Whales do not have eyelids. They rely on thick oily tears to protect their eyes. Whales hear from little holes behind their eyes. Whales talk to each other by making high pitched sounds like whistles, clicks, squeaks, rattles, and groans.
Diving and research of whales and dolphins in Tenerife and the Canary Islands
http://rmc-tenerife.com

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