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| Welcome
to the web links page forWhales and Dolphins, one of REMedia'sZooGuides
series of CD-ROM disks. The links shown below are arranged according to
the chapters of the CD-ROM. We suggest that you bookmark this page so that
you can return here to explore further links relating to cetaceans and their
biology.
Whales and dolphin sites on the Internet seem to be grouped into a large number of introductory sites and a few other sites. You'll find little information, for example on river dolphins or beaked whales. We will be gradually introducing links pages for all our ZooGuides volumes over the next 12 months. |
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| Whales
on the Net Home Page
This site is presented to keep the public informed with news and views on the subject of whales and dolphins from around the world. Canada's Pacific National Aquarium, in Stanley Park, is a self-supporting, non-profit association dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. Bill and Amanda's Cetacean Protection Page This page gives information about sea mammals, specifically whales and dolphins species. Based on a long-term commitment to education, Sea World and Busch Gardens strive to provide an enthusiastic, imaginative, and intellectually stimulating atmosphere to help students reach their academic potential. An informative look at differences between whales and dolphins including interesting facts and detailed pictures. Lots of pictures and information on whale and dolphin species. Information on the differences between whale and dolphin species. A list of reading material covering whales and dolphins. The popular category provides several references for young children and although technical errors do occur in some of the texts, they are not of sufficient magnitude to warrant exclusion. The publications cited are not available from the Smithsonian Institution. They can be obtained from most large public libraries or can be requested through an interlibrary loan. Many are currently in print and can be ordered from local bookstores. The Childrens Whale and Dolphin Page A page designed specifically for use by children, ideal for a child wanting to learn more about whales and dolphins. A look at whale families online. Whales on the Net Picture Gallery Looking at pictures of whales must be one of the most relaxing things to do. Stop a while and enjoy some of the images we have discovered in our travels both on the ocean and the Internet. Information realating to whale and dolphin species. Photovault, Dolphin and Whale picture Pictures of dolphins and whales. A page dedicated to dolphin lovers who want to learn more about these fascinating mammals. A learning site for children who wish to find out more about cetaceans. Claire Allen, a teacher at a Primary School in mid-Wales, will take you on an underwater journey into the exciting 'World of Whales and Dolphins'. Information about different sea mammals presented by San Marino schools. |
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| Cetacean
Society International Home Page
CSI is an all volunteer, non-profit, tax-exempt conservation, education, and research organization based in the USA, with volunteer representatives in 26 countries around the world. World Whale Web from the Great Whales Foundation Global Cetacean News & Status Reports for particular ocean regions, identified by geographic coordinates. Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network Besides beach salvage and aiding live stranded animals, the TMMSN has also taken on a public education role. Since 1990, the TMMSN has expanded many of its public education capabilities. Marine Mammal Stranding Center Home Page The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is a private non-profit organization based in Brigantine, New Jersey.Since the Center's founding in 1978, it has responded to over 1500 calls for stranded whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles that washed ashore on New Jersey beaches. These animals range from a 5 lb. Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle to a 25 ton Humpback whale (both of which are endangered species). An online guide to whale watching and whale protection programs located all over the world. Also includes information about different whale species and a picture index on cetaceans. |
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| Humpback
whales singing
Some Thoughts on Listening to Humpback Whales in the Caribbean. By Paul Knapp, Jr. Pictures taken of a humpback whale pod moving gracefully through the ocean. Information on the migration of humpback whales. Information on the humpback whale. Information regarding humpback whales, includes pictures and links. Humpback whale information, conservation and feeding patterns are explained throughout this indepth look at "the most acrobatic of all the baleen whales". Information on the blue whale by Whales on the net. Information on the blue whale. Information regarding the blue whale. A detailed account of the blue whale. |
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| The
Gray Whale
Information on the gray whale. |
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| Dolphins
Information about dolphins, pictures, links, conservation and life cycles. A rescue performed a Holly beach in Louisiana for a dolphin is described here on this page. Information on bottlenose dolphins from Sea World. Dolphin Classroom exercise K-3 A classroom exercise for kids K-3 designed by Sea World. |
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| Killer
Whales (Orcas)
Information on Orcas presented by Sea World. Information about killer whales with pictures, includes eating habits and life cycle patterns. Information on Killer Whales Presented by the Born Free Foundation is this infomation about orcas. |
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