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The Whaleman Foundation is a non-profit, marine conservation organization based in Lahaina, Hawaii in the United States. It advocates for the protection of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) and their habitats.
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The activists were unable to stop the Russian whalers but the airing of this event on television was significant in raising public awareness by making the Save the Whales movement front-page news for the first time. [18] [19] [20] The whale wavered and towered motionless above us.
A dramatic operation to save the lives of more than 100 pilot whales ended in partial success on Thursday after wildlife officials managed to return most of the stranded animals to sea.
Atlantic Humpback Whales: The Aquarium of Niagara, Niagara Falls, New York: September 29, 1998 82: Ocean Life: 505 N. Akard Street, Dallas, Texas: April 16, 1999 83: Race to Save the Ocean: San Diego, California: June 12, 1999: Two sides of the racing hull painted on the yacht Abracadabra competed in the 2000 America's Cup Race in Hawaii.
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Other whale species, however (in particular the common minke whale) have never been considered endangered. Opponents of whaling argue that a return to full-scale commercial whaling will lead to economic concerns overriding those of conservation, and there is a continuing debate as to how to describe the current state of each species. [11]
During the whaling era, they were the “right whale” to harpoon. Now, they are endangered. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...