LINKS & RESOURCES

Research, Education & Conservation

• American Cetacean Society National Headquarters
  The American Cetacean Society 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.
• Cascadia Research
  Cascadia Research, is a non-profit research organization based in Olympia, WA, which has conducted scientific research and education for the past 27 years. Since its incorporation in 1979, Cascadia Research has received grants and contracts, primarily from government agencies, to pursue research in a variety of areas. Most of this research has been in the fields of marine mammal and bird biology, animal behavior, ecology, and pollution ecology.
• Center for Coastal Studies
  The Center for Coastal Studies is a private non-profit organization for research, conservation and education in the coastal and marine environments. Founded in 1976 in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
• Center for Whale Research
  The Center for Whale Research was founded in 1976 to promote, conduct and support benign research on marine mammals of the Order Cetacea - whales, dolphins and porpoises. The research method is primarily long term (multi-year) photo-identification of individuals within populations, which provides baseline data for demographic and behavioral studies. The knowledge gained from these studies is provided to the scientific community, to governments, to the public and to conservation organizations.
• Center for Bioacoustics at the University of Pavia in Italy
  The Interdisciplinary Center for Bioacoustics and Environmental Research (Centro Interdisciplinare di Bioacustica e Ricerche Ambientali) was founded in 1988 and is endowed with a Laboratory of Marine Bioacoustics and Acoustical Oceanography. The activity of the Centro focuses on the development of research projects on the acoustic communication in animals, the study of practical applications in regard to the monitoring and censusing with passive acoustics, the development of advanced methods of sound analysis based on the digital processing of signals, the establishment of a Sound Library of Mediterranean Cetaceans as well as the technical support to other institutions involved in bioacoustical research.
• Cetacean Society International
  The Cetacean Society International is an all volunteer, non-profit conservation, education, and research organization based in the United States, with volunteer representatives in 26 countries around the world. The goal of the Cetacean Society International is to achieve on a global basis the "optimum utilization of cetacean resources" [1946 International Whaling Commission Treaty] through benign utilization and the elimination of all killing and captive display of whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
• Dolphin Institute
  The Dolphin Institute (TDI) is the not-for-profit arm of the Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory in Honolulu, Hawaii. TDI is dedicated to the study and preservation of dolphins, whales, and other marine mammals, and to the education of people whose attitudes and activities affect the survival and well-being of these animals.
• Dolphin Study Group
  The Dolphin Study Group (DSG) was founded in May 1995 within the Zoology Department at the National University of Singapore. In 1996, the Zoology Department and the Botany Department merged into the Department of Biological Sciences. And in January 1997, the DSG was included into the newly formed Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI).
• European Cetacean Society
  The European Cetacean Society (ECS) was formed in January 1987 at a meeting of 80 cetologists (whale and dolphin biologists) from 10 European countries. The objectives of the Society are to promote and co-ordinate the scientific study and conservation of cetaceans; and to gather and disseminate information about cetaceans to Members of the Society and the public at large.
• Leviathan Academy (Accademia del Leviatano)
  The Leviathan Academy was founded in 1996 to promote and develop studies and researches for the knowledge and conservation of Marine Mammals, particularly in the Mediterranean Sea. The Academy continues the studies tradition and the activities of Marine Mammals Working Group, informally founded in 1990 in the Animal Biology Department of University of Rome.
• Marine Animal Rescue Society
  The Marine Animal Rescue Society (MARS) is a federally recognized non-profit organization with a letter of authorization from the National Marine Fisheries Services to rescue, rehabilitate and release stranded marine mammals. Founded in 1996 in Miami, Florida.
• Ocean Alliance & Whale Conservation Institute
  The Ocean Alliance encompasses the Whale Conservation Institute and the Voyage of the Odyssey and is dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment through research and education. The Ocean Alliance's Voyage of the Odyssey will gather the first ever baseline data on the levels of synthetic contaminants throughout the world's oceans.
• Oceans Alive
  An interactive educational web site by the Environmental Defense Network, which includes information on the ocean for both kids and adults, with a focus on protecting ecosystems and fisheries. Site includes information on the challenges facing the ocean, constructive solutions, and guides to help you select seafood that is both healthy for the ocean and for you.
• Project Delphis
  Project Delphis was created in 1985 as an innovative and positive project to investigate and assess dolphin behavior and cognition. Research from Project Delphis is submitted to the scientific community in order to further dolphin conservation efforts worldwide.
• Puget Sound Georgia Basin Ecosystem
  The 2006 Puget Sound Georgia Basin Ecosystem Indicators Report, from a partnership between the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Canadian Government, is composed of nine environmental indicators specific to this ecosystem: Population Health, Urbanization and Forest Change, Solid Waste and Recycling, River, Stream and Lake Quality, Shellfish, Air Quality, Marine Species at Risk, Toxics in Harbor Seals and Marine Water Quality. and each indicator is structured around essential questions like "What is Happening?" "How Does This Affect Me?" and "What Can I Do?" The online version also contains many links and references that help navigate priority work on both sides of the border. Each indicator is structured around essential questions like "What is Happening?" “How Does This Affect Me?” and "What Can I Do?"  The online version also contains many links and references that help navigate priority work on both sides of the border.
• SeaSound Remote Sensing Network
  The SeaSound Remote Sensing Network is a system of interconnected sensing devices installed in the marine environment of Haro Strait to study orca communication, underwater noise, bottomfish ecology and local climatic conditions. The project is sponsored by The Whale Museum.
• Sirenian International
  Sirenian International, Inc., is a grassroots organization of people who share a dedication to manatee & dugong research, education, and conservation through inter-cultural collaboration. We are a partnership of scientists, students, educators, conservationists, and the public. We believe in the process of integrating science, education, and culture to catalyze positive change in our shared environment, Mother Earth.
• Society for Marine Mammalogy
  The Society for Marine Mammalogy is a non-profit organization that seeks to evaluate and promote the educational, scientific and managerial advancement of marine mammal science, and provide scientific information, as required, on matters related to the conservation and management of marine mammal resources. Founded in 1981 in San Francisco, California.
• Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society
  The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, (WDCS) is the world's most active charity dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises. Our objectives are to to reduce, and ultimately, eliminate the continuing threats to cetaceans and their habitats, and raise awareness of cetaceans and educate people about the need to address the continuing threats to their welfare and survival. Established in 1987 in Melksham, England.
• Whale Museum
  The Whale Museum is a non-profit organization that promotes stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. Sponsor of multiple programs including the Whale Hotline, SeaSound Remote Sensing Network, and the Orca Adoption Program. Located in Friday Harbor, Washington.
• WhaleNet
  WhaleNet is an enhancement project funded by the National Science Foundation, and sponsored by Wheelock College in Boston, which offers students and teachers curriculum resources and support, a source of data for interdisciplinary classroom activities, and interactive informational support through WhaleNet utilizing the Internet and telecommunications.
• Wild Dolphin Project
  The Wild Dolphin Project (WDP), founded by Dr. Denise Herzing in 1985, is engaged in an ambitious, long-term scientific study of a specific pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins that live 40 miles off the coast of the Bahamas, in the Atlantic Ocean. For about 100 days each year, Phase I research has involved the photographing, videotaping, and audio taping of a group of resident dolphins, aiming to learn about their lives.
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
  The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a private, non-profit research facility dedicated to the study of marine science and to the education of marine scientists. It is the largest independent oceanographic institution in the world. Founded in 1930 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Commercial Products & Services

• Discover Pacific Tours
  Discover Pacific Tours is a private company run and operated by Alfredo Herrera, a bilingual guide specializing in wildlife excursions such as whale watching, wild dolphin encounters, and bird watching. Our friendly and informative trips combine the adventure of being up-close and personal with mother Nature, with the personalized service, safety, and guidance of an expert in the field. Our mission is to share with you the richness and spectacular beauty of our region's biodiversity, as well as to raise awareness of the importance of its preservation to a better future for our planet. We love nature, and we want to share it with you.
• In The Wild Productions
  In the Wild Productions is a video production company that specializes in recording wildlife and outdoor adventures. We offer outstanding whale watching videos, broadcast quality stock video footage of whales (especially Humpbacks), dolphins and other marine wildlife and professional recording and production services.
• Cetacean Research Technology
  Cetacean Research Technology (CRT) specializes in providing hydrophones and customized underwater acoustic instrumentation for researchers and recreational enthusiasts. Since 1994, CRT owner, Joseph Olson, has worked closely with scientists and audio specialists to fine-tune his affordable line of hydrophones. These hydrophones and associated products are used by academic and governmental institutions, corporations, and individuals in over 25 countries, spanning every continent and ocean in the world.
• Sexton Company
  Since 1968 Sexton Photographics has designed and crafted enclosures to protect delicate photographic and videographic equipment against most of the hazards of underwater work. When you order a housing, it is then constructed to meet your specifications for professional or recreational applications.