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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.
BBC - Nature - Cetaceans: Whale and Dolphin Conser
Discover information on the current status of the animals. Find a summary of the main threats to their survival and related links.
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.
Bush Administration eases Dolphin Restrictions for
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
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.
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.
Dolphin Interactions with the Eastern Tropical Pac
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.
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.
IRN Publications: Working Papers: River Dolphins:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Mea
Science Daily article discusses doubts raised by scientists charged by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to review the effectiveness of sanctuaries for conservation.
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.
Save The Whales
Organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the species. Includes news, information on research and contacts.
Saving Freshwater Dolphins means Saving Their Rive
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.
SCADPlus: International Dolphin Conservation Progr
Offers summaries of legislative activities of the European Union. Find information on measures taken to reduce species mortality during tuna fishing.
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.
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.
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.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
International charity dedicated to worldwide conservation and protection. Features news, events, information on field projects and campaigns.
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
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.
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.