Whale Links
Allied Whale
www.coa.edu/alliedwhale/
Allied Whale is The Marine Mammal Laboratory at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. They have developed techniques for photo-identification studies of humpback & finback whales which are now used worldwide. Allied Whale curates both the North Atlantic Humpback & Finback Catalogues which contain the largest collection of photographs and data on North Atlantic humpbacks & finbacks in the world.
American Cetacean Society
www.acsonline.org
An organization devoted to whale & dolphin conservation & education. The American Cetacean Society (ACS) is the oldest whale conservation group in the world. Founded in 1967, it is a non-profit, volunteer membership organization with regional U.S. chapters and members in 22 countries.
The Whale Center of New England
www.whalecenter.org/
The Whale Center of New England is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and was founded in 1980 to study whales using waters off the Massachusetts coast, especially Stellwagon Bank and Jeffrey's Ledge. A preeminent research institution, its over 20 years of field-based studies utilizing individual identification markings for detailed behavioral studies are the basis for many published scientific articles, the development of educational materials and involvement in conservation efforts involving marine animals and their habitat.
Stellwagon Bank National Marine Sanctuary
www.sbnms.nos.noaa.gov/
The Gerry E. Studds-Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary 's mission is to conserve, protect, and enhance the biodiversity, ecological integrity, and cultural legacy of this 842-square-mile stretch of open water and the seafloor below located at the mouth of Massachusetts Bay. Come visit the Sanctuary (either virtually or physically) and discover the fascinating creatures and exciting work now taking place in this magnificent national treasure!
The Marine Mammal Center
www.marinemammalcenter.org
The Marine Mammal Center works to foster marine mammal survival and the conservation of their habitat. through rescue and humane treatment of ill, injured or orphaned marine mammals, to return healthy animals to the wild; through scientific inquiry, to increase knowledge of marine mammals, their health and their environment; and through education and communication programs, to increase appreciation of marine mammals, foster informed decision-making and inspire action to protect the marine environment.
The Ocean Mammal Institute
www.oceanmammalinst.org
The Ocean Mammal Institute is a research organization dedicated to awakening peoples' minds and hearts to nature's interconnected harmony. Their programs help individuals understand and feel their connection to nature, and give them courage to act responsibly for the planet and its inhabitants. By collecting scientific data on the impact of human activities on whales and dolphins, OMI is able to use their research to develop guidelines to directly protect these marine mammals.
The National Marine Sanctuary Program
www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/
The National Marine Sanctuary Program provides information about our nation's marine sanctuaries, their history and current management, their scientific and educational programs and their continuing efforts to conserve our nation's ocean and coastal treasures.
Save The Whales
www.savethewhales.org
Save The Whales is an association whose purpose is to educate children and adults about marine mammals, their environment and their preservation.
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