Links
MMC Partners
Art With a Conscience
- Liz Nicholas
Blue Water Diver -
Cary Wien
Dolphins Plus
Dolphin Cove
Indigo Blue - Karen
Susalla
OneParkPlace - Brian
Haines
Island Dolphin Care
Dolphins and Whales
Florida Marine Research
Institute
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
The Marine Mammal Center
Online
Zoologists: Cetaceans
Manatees
Homosassa
Springs Wildlife Park
Mote Marine Laboratory
Save the Manatee Club
For those interested in a formal education working with marine
mammals:
The Society for Marine
Mammalogy
Other interesting sites:
National Wildlife Federation
The Pegasus Foundation
World Wildlife Federation
Books
| Title |
Eyewitness Handbooks Whales Dolphins and Porpoises |
| Author |
Mark Carwardine |
| Publisher |
DK Publishing, Inc. |
| ISBM |
1-56458-621-9 (hardcover) 1-56458-620-0 (Paperback) |
| Our Review: |
This is an excellent book. We use it ourselves for identification
purposes. It has a wealth of information including pictures
and illustrations. A must have for the observer. |
| Title: |
Whales of the World |
| Author: |
Nigel Bonner |
| Publisher: |
New York: Facts On File, 1989 |
| Title: |
Dolphins, Whales and Porpoises |
| Author: |
D. J. Coffey |
| Publisher: |
New York: Collier Books, 1977 |
| Title: |
Dolphins and Porpoises and The Book of Whales |
| Author: |
Richard Ellis |
| Publisher: |
New York: Alfred A. Knopf |
| Title: |
The Sierra Club Handbook of Whales and Dolphins |
| Author: |
Leatherwood, Stephen and Randall R. Reeves |
| Publisher: |
San Francisco: Sierra Club, 1983 |
Children's Books
| Title: |
Dolphins for Kids |
| Author: |
Patricia Corrigan |
| Publisher: |
Creative Publishing International (Northwood Press) |
| ISBM: |
1-55971-460-3 |
| Our Review: |
This is a good book for kids to learn about dolphins. It is
illustrated and has some great photographic shots in it. It
is also written simply so that children can read it easily. |
| Title: |
Manatees For Kids |
| Publisher: |
Creative Publishing International (Northwood Press) |
| ISBN: |
1-55971-539-1 |
| Title: |
Whales For Kids |
| Publisher: |
Creative Publishing International (Northwood Press) |
| ISBN: |
1-55971-125-6 |
Other Articles you may be interested in:
The Debate over Captivity
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/whales/debate
A PBS Frontline story that shows all sides of the Captivity and
Anti-Captivity debate. A very interesting series of articles and
interviews.
"The Trouble With Dolphins"
National Geographic, April 1979; Article by Linehan Edward
"Realm of the Elusive Sperm Whale"
National Geographic, November 1995; Article by Flip Nicklin
Videos:
"Sea Soldiers"
The expose of the U S Navy's Dolphin Program.
"Release"
The story of the 65 day successful rehabilitation and release of
pilot whales by MMC and it's all volunteer group. Recently aired
in a shorter version on Animal Planet. Can be obtained by sending
a check or money order for $20.00 (includes shipping and handling)
"If Dolphins Could Talk"
Hosted by Michael Douglas. National Audubon Society and TBS Productions,
1990
Government Resources and Information
U S Fish & Wildlife Service http://www.fws.gov/
The principal Federal Agency responsible for protecting endangered
and threatened species and restoring them to a secure status in
the wild is the primary objective of the endangered species program
of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency of the Department
of the Interior.
National Marine Fisheries Service http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
The National Marine Fisheries Service administers NOAA's programs
which support the domestic and international conservation and management
of living marine resources. NMFS provides services and products
to support domestic and international fisheries management operations,
fisheries development,, trade and industry assistance activities,
enforcement, protected species and habitat conservation operations,
and the scientific and technical aspects of NOAA's marine fisheries
program.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission; Bureau
of Protected Species Management http://myfwc.com/psm/
The Bureau of Protected Species Management (BPSM) is responsible
for planning and implementing management activities directed towards
the protection and recovery of manatees, other marine mammals (e.g.,
the endangered right whale), sea turtles and their essential habitats.
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.noaa.gov/
NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts our seas and skies, guides
our use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts
research to improve our understanding and stewardship of the environment
which sustains us all.
United Nations Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea
http://www.un.org/Depts/los/
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is the third
in a series of United Nations efforts to codify the rules by which
nations utilize over 70% of the earth's surface. All aspects of
the use of the oceans, from the edge of the coast to the bottom
of the deepest sea are addressed in this convention. Over three
hundred articles in length, this is perhaps the most complex legal
agreement ever achieved.
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