More Adelie Penguin Research Links
More Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Research Links
| ARKive -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Covers status, threats, and conservation. Photos of fish and their domestic ocean farming.
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| Florida Museum of Natural History -- Blue Fin Tuna Basic biology, photos of spawning and juvenile fish. World distribution map.
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| Marinebio -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Discussion links sport fishing and the drop in Atlantic populations. Photo gallery with schools, tuna trapped in nets, and links to other websites.
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| Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Fact sheet includes mating systems, lifespan/longevity and conservation status.
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| National Geographic -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Basic facts, focus on overfishing. Map of tuna range.
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| NOAA -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Covers sustainability status, biomass, and nutrition. Photo of tuna on plate. Links to others sites.
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| PNSA -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Article explaining the tracking device technology used on the tuna.
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| Sciencene-- Mingling of East and West Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Article on bi-coastal distribution, intermingling, commercial management.
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| TOPP - Blue Fin Tuna Information and a map of Blue Fin Tuna on the TOPP (Tagging of Pacific Predators) website.
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| WWF -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Article on collapse of tuna populations with video and tuna sounds.
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More Basking Shark Research Links
More Black Footed Albatross Research Links
More Bottlenose Dolphin Research Links
| American Cetacean Society -- Bottle Nose Dolphin Great fact sheet including description, maps, conservation status and more.
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| Busch Gardens Education Center Scientific classification, habitat & distribution, physical characteristics, senses, adaptations, communication & echolocation, behavior, diet, reproduction, birth & care of young, longevity & causes of death, conservation and resources.
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| Defenders of Wildlife - Bottle Nose Dolphin Description, diet, population, range, behavior, threats and status.
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| Marinebio -- Bottle Nose Dolphin Visit the photo gallery and read detailed information about the Bottlenose Dolphin at this site.
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| National Geographic -- Bottlenose Dolphin Fast facts, profile, photo and range map.
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| National Geographic for Kids -- Bottlenose Dolphin Facts & Photos, video & Sound, Range map. Defines and discusses echolocation.
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More Common Dolphin Research Links
More False Killer Whale Research Links
| ARKive -- False Killer Whale Description, range and habitat, biology, threats and conservation of the false killer whale.
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| Cascadia Research - information on false killer whale biology and conservation in Hawaii including photos and video Action photos showing: group association, head physiology and carrying prey (tuna) in their mouth.
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| Cascadia Research - Key facts and status of Hawaiian False Killer Whales (Dec 2010) Describes threats to the population of Hawaiian insular false killer whales that have lead to their decline.
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| Discovery of Sound in the Sea -- False Killer Whale Head profile and open mouth photos, description and audio recording.
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| Dolphins and More -- False Killer Whale A detailed list and illustrations of the 32 different types of dolphins.
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| Marinebio -- False Killer Whale Description and behavior with a good illustration.
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| Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- False Killer Whale Basic Facts with a discussion of behavior, communication and perception (echolocation).
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| NOAA - False Killer Whale Covers physiology/description, habitat, distribution, population trends and threats.
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| Seapics -- False Killer Whale Although this is a commercial photo site the first picture in the group shows the False Killer Whales head and open mouth shot from below the surface. You can see the teeth in the jaw, the tongue and the eye socket.
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| YouTube video -- False Killer Whale Video showing a group of False Killer Whales approaching a boat.
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More Flatback Turtle Research Links
More Geography Research Links
| ACME Mapper Start by entering the Latitude Longitude point to see the location on maps or black and white Terra satellite imagery. Use "Scale" to ZOOM in
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| Distance Between 2 Points If you have two lat/long points, you can get the distance between them!
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| GOOGLE Maps! Look anywhere in the world! Look at your house, or animal habitats from the air! This simple to use interface is exceptional, flexible and free. Click on "Satellite" on the top right. Click ZOOM-IN with the tool on th etop left of the imagery. YOU CAN ENTER LATITUDE-LONGTITUDE coordinates to see a habitat (i.e 74.5N 93.4W). YOU CAN ENTER a town name...TRY IT!
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More Glaucous Gull Research Links
More Gray Seal Research Links
| Museum of Zoology - Animal Diversity Web - University of Michigan -- Gray Seal Fact sheet, economic importance, and conservation status.
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| NOAA - Gray Seal Links to other websites, including OBIS (Ocean Biogeographic Information System).
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| Pinnipeds.org -- Gray Seal History and status of seals, lifestyle, statistics, and birth information.
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| Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies -- ID of Harbor, Gray, Harp, Hooded and Ringed Seals Male and female differences. Drawings and photos of seal heads.
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| Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Gray Seal Basic fact sheet, distribution map, length, weight, photos.
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More Gray Whale Research Links
More Greater Shearwater Research Links
More Green Turtle Research Links
More Harbor Porpoise Research Links
| American Cetacean Society Fact Sheet - Harbor Porpoise Fact sheet with description of fins and fluke.
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| ARKive -- Harbor Porpoise Videos, photos, status, and conservation.
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| Differences between Dolphins and Porpoises Chart illustrating the differences between dolphins and porpoises.
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| Harbor Porpoise Information Page Lots of background including photos, videos, and tracking information.
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| Harbor Porpoise on the Move! Has a great video of a harbor porpoise in action.
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| Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - Harbor Porpoise Detailed physical description, habitat, distribution, behavior, food and conservation status.
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| Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Harbor Porpoise Fact sheet, focus on conservation status.
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| National Geographic -- Harbor Porpoise Photos and multimedia with audio.
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| NOAA -- Harbor Porpoise Fact sheet with good links to other websites.
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| Ocean Conservancy Harbor Porpoise Contains general information about harbor porpoises as well as threats to them, and how you can help!
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| YouTube video -- Harbor Porpoise Video of porpoise breathing at the surface.
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More Harbor Seal Research Links
More Harp Seal Research Links
| BBC Nature -- Harp Seal Fact sheet and photos.
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| Harp Seal Underwater Camera Check out video streaming of a harp seal!
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| Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Harp Seal Fact Sheet, photos and information on communication and perception.
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| Nature.ca -- Harp Seal Fact sheet, size, physical features and line drawings.
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| NOAA - Harp Seal Link to New England Aquarium for health analysis and link to Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (Photos).
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| Pinnipeds.org -- Harp Seal Covers distribution, status and lifestyle. Great photos.
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| Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies -- ID of Harbor, Gray, Harp, Hooded and Ringed Seals Male and Female differences. Drawings and photos of seal heads.
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| Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Harp Seal Basic fact sheet, distribution map, length, weight, photos.
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More Hawaiian Monk Seals Research Links
| Aloha Hawaii-- Monk Seal Good information about Hawaii's native seal.
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| Defenders of Wildlife - Hawaiian Monk Seal Species fact sheet
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| Earthtrust - Hawaiian Monk Seals Biology and natural history plus factors affecting populations.
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| International Fund for Animal Welfare - Hawaiian Monk Seal Information on life cycle, threats, and conservation of Hawaiian Monk Seals.
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| Midway Atoll -- Hawaiian Monk Seal Fact sheet with links to other animals on Midway.
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| Museum of Zoology - Animal Diversity Web - University of Michigan -- Monk Seal Geographic range, habitats, physical description, gestation, birth weight, behavior, food habits, economic importance to humans and conservation status.
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| National Geographic -- Hawaiian Monk Seal Photos and multimedia audio, fact sheet.
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| NOAA - Hawaiian Monk Seal Links to recovery programs, ongoing research, stock status in Marine Mammal Research Program.
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| NOAA - Monk Seal Mission Log 2006 NOAA teacher-at-sea mission log for Hawaiian monk seal on Kure Atoll.
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| Pinnipeds.org -- Hawaiian Monk Seal Covers distribution, status and lifestyle. Great photos.
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More Hawksbill Turtle Research Links
More Hooded Seal Research Links
More Humpback Whale Research Links
| American Cetacean Society -- Humpback Whale Physical description, color, fins and flukes, range map and status.
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| ARKive Humpback Whale Description, range and habitat, biology, threats and conservation of the Humpback Whale.
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| ARKive -- Humpback Whale Description, range and habitat, biology, threats and conservation of the Humpback Whale.
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| BBC -- Humpback Whale Videoclips, underwater photography showing throat grooves, whale song.
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| Discovery of Sound in the Sea -- Humpback Whale Sounds of Humpback Whale, videos of whales swimming, spectra of sound, explains physics of whale songs.
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| Marinebio -- Humpback Whale Description and behavior with a good illustration of Humpback Whale.
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| Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of MichiganHumpback Whale Basic facts with a discussion of behavior, communication and perception (echolocation)
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| National Geographic -- Humpback Whale Photos and mulitmedia audio, fact sheet.
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| NOAA -- Humpback Whale Covers physiology/description, habitat, distribution, population trends and threats
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More Leatherback Turtles Research Links
More Lesser Scaup Research Links
More Loggerhead Turtles Research Links
More Marine Sanctuaries Research Links
More Northern Elephant Seal Research Links
| ARKive -- Northern Elephant Seal Photos, especially of males with their large probiscus, front and back flippers
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| California State Parks - Northern Elephant Seal Fact sheet, breeding site at Ano Nuevo State Park, and audio of seals.
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| Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Northern Elephant Seal Fact sheet, range, ecosystem roles, economic importance and conservation status.
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| National Geographic -- Northern and Southern Elephant Seal Dicussion of both Northern and Southern Elephant Seals.
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| NOAA -- Northern Elephant Seal Fact sheet with links to Channel Islands and Monterey Bay Sanctuaries videos.
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| Ocean Oasis Field Guide -- Northern Elephant Seals Covers range, habitat, natural history and conservation status with photos of beached seals.
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| Pinnipeds.org -- Northern Elephant Seal Seal Status, Lifestyle and statistics Plus Photos.
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More Olive Ridley Turtle Research Links
More Pink-footed Shearwater Research Links
More Polar Bear Research Links
More Right Whale Research Links
| American Cetacean Society -- North Pacific Right Whale Physical description, color, fins and flukes, range map and status.
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| ARKive -- North Pacific Right Whale Description, range and habitat, biology, threats and conservation of the whales.
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| Center for Coastal Studies Research -- Right Whale Some data on our maps comes from the good work these folks do.
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| Discovery of Sound in the Sea -- North Pacific Right Whale Sounds of Right Whales
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| Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- North Pacific Right Whale Basic facts with a discussion of behavior, communication and perception (echolocation)
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| National Geographic -- Right Whale Photos and multimedia audio, fact sheet.
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| NOAA -- North Pacific Right Whale Covers physiology/description, habitat, distribution, population trends and threats
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| Right Whale Basics All of the basics on right whales. A good starting point for species experts.
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| Right Whale Status Information Learn about right whale population numbers and endangered species status.
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| Right Whale Tagging Program (NOAA) The government: NOAA [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] has high interest in monitoring Right Whales.
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| Whalenet - Right Whale Resource Comprehensive location for observation based organizations and professional resources
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| Whalenet - Make Your Own Inflatable Whale Classrooms can purchase this manual from Whalenet to create a 55 foot, life-size whale. You can go inside!
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More Ringed Seal Research Links
More Satellite Tracking Links Research Links
More Sea Turtles Research Links
More Seals Research Links
More Sooty Shearwater Research Links
More Southern Elephant Seal Research Links
More Steller Sea Lion Research Links
More Steller's Eider Research Links
| Recovery Plan The species recovery plan is good for student research.
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More Tiger Shark Research Links
| ARKive --Tiger Shark Covers range, biology, status, conservation and has photos.
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| ARKive --Tiger Shark Photes, covers range, biology, status, and conservation.
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| Howstuffworks? -- Tiger Shark Anatomy, habits, predators and shark image gallery.
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| Howstuffworks? -- Tiger Shark Anatomy, habits, predators and shark image gallery.
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| Marinebio -- Tiger Shark Description with Video
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| Marinebio --Tiger Shark Description with Video
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| Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Tiger Shark Physical description, feeding habits, reproduction, and photos.
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| Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Tiger Shark Physical description, feeding habits, reproduction, and photos.
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| Predators as Prey: Why Heathly Oceans Need Sharks Article about sharks, why healthy oceans need sharks, color illustrations and charts.
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| Predators as Prey: Why Heathly Oceans Need Sharks Article about sharks, why healthy oceans need sharks, color illustrations and charts.
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| Shark Bay World Heritage Area Fact sheet with distribution map.
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| Shark Bay World Heritage Area Fact sheet with distribution map.
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| Shark Info -- Tiger Shark Fact sheet, chewing mechanism, teeth anatomy, Tiger Shark in Hawaiian Mythology
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| Tiger Shark Research Program in Hawaii Description of tracking program with photos.
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| Tiger Shark Research Program in Hawaii Description of tracking program with photos.
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More Tools Research Links
More Walrus Research Links
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