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A Day on a Whale Watch
- The true story of a whale watch trip.
Access Statistics for WhaleNet - Starting in 1995 the
number of visitors to WhaleNet and other statistics.
Activities and Curriculum Units
- Classroom activities.
Adoption Programs - A list of
marine mammal adoption programs.
"Aerial" the Loggerhead
Turtle - Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this turtle.
Affiliate Organizations -
Research and educational groups collaborating with WhaleNet.
Aid to Navigating WhaleNet - A tutorial
designed for first time visitors.
"Annie" the Loggerhead
Turtle - Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this turtle.
"Arthur" the Elephant Seal
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this elephant seal.
A.S.K. a Scientist - A marine
scientist answering student questions.
A.S.K. Archives - WhaleNet's archives of ASK questions
and answers.
Awards - Recognizing WhaleNet's web
site for educational excellence.
Azores, Sperm Whale Satellite Tagging Program
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"Balti" the Harbor Seal
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this harbor seal.
Behaviors of Whales and Marine Mammals - Images and information on various behaviors.
Bibliographies - Books
on whales, dolphins and porpoises. Bioacoustics
Information and Links - Marine mammal sounds and information on bioacoustics.
"Bjorn" the Harbor Porpoise
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this porpoise.
Blubber Glove Curriculum Unit
- Make your own blubber glove and discover how blubber works.
Blue Whale Contaminants - Analysis
and Information on contaminants in biopsy blubber samples.
Blue Whale Dissection - Pictures
of a blue whale on a Newport Rhode Island beach.
Blue Whale Images - Pictures of blue
whales.
Blue Whales Kit and Friend
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tags on these blue whales.
Blue Whale Satellite Tagging and Research
- Research Data and information.
Blue Whale Stranding - A slide
show on the stranding in Newport, Rhode Island.
"Bristol" the Harbor Seal -
Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this harbor seal.
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Case Studies - WhaleNet's archives of case studies
and other information.
"Casino" the Gray Seal - Released
18 May 1998.
Catch of the Day - Useful
notices and points of interest.
CD-ROM: A Guide to Whales and
Marine Mammals of the North
Atlantic Ocean.
Classification of Species
- Information on most marine mammal species.
Commercial Suppliers - Suppliers
for materials used in WhaleNet activities.
Common Behaviors - Whale
behavior terms to use with whale sighting reporting.
Contaminants, Blue Whale - Analysis
and Information on contaminants in biopsy blubber samples.
Crystal - The Story of a Real Baby Whale
- Information about this children's book written by WhaleNet contributor, Karen Smyth. Curriculum
Listserv - Share your classroom activities by posting them in this listserv.
Curriculum Unit Development
- Self-workshop to guide teachers in developing a teaching unit based on WhaleNet materials.
Curriculum Units and Lesson Plans
- A variety of curricula using WhaleNet resources plus other marine education lessons.
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Data: How to Interpret
- Instructions for interpreting satellite tag data.
Data on Blue Whale Contaminants -
Analysis and Information on contaminants in biopsy blubber samples.
Data: Preparing and Recording
Sighting Data - How to collect and send whale watch sighting data to the WhaleNet database.
Data Listserv - Whale watch and research data plus instructions for using and submitting whale watch
sighting data.
Dissection of a Blue Whale - Pictures
on a Newport Rhode Island beach.
Dive Data Unit - "Stephanie"
the Hood Seal - Analyze this satellite tag data on the diving behavior of this hooded seal.
Dolphin and Porpoises Bibliography
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Early Warning System - Surveys
of Right Whales in the North Atlantic.
Educational Links - Links on marine mammal classification, maps, weather, aquaria, etc.
Educational Resources and Research
- Links on curriculum, careers, government resources,etc.
Elephant Seals "Mac" and
"Arthur" - Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on these seals.
Entanglements - Images, information
and curricula.
Expanded Menu - Old version of WhaleNet's
home page.
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Field Study in Marine Science
- Teacher professional development summer course taught by WhaleNet's PI Michael Williamson.
Fin Whale Bibliography
Florida/Georgia Region -
Northern Right Whale surveys.
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General Whale Bibliography
"Gooch" the Harbor Seal
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
Gray Seal "Casino" - Data, maps
and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
Gray Whale Bibliography
Guide to Whales and Marine Mammals of the
N. Atlantic - A field guide and catalogue of humpback whales on CD-ROM.
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Harbor Porpoises "Otis",
"Kawamaura" and "Bjorn" - Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on
these porpoises.
Harbor Porpoises "Shackelton" and "Sacagawea"
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on these porpoises.
Harbor Seal "Balti"
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
Harbor Seal "Bristol" - Data,
maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
Harbor Seal "Gooch"
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
Harbor Seal "Mystic"
- Data, maps and other information about the satellite tag on this seal.
Hooded Seal "Jersey" - Data,
maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
Hooded Seal "Kiwi"
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
Hooded Seal "PoeGo" - Data,
maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
Hooded Seal "Stephanie"
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
How to Find - Suggestions for how to find specific
information on the WhaleNet web site.
How to Interpret Satellite Tag
Data - Instructions for understanding satellite tag data.
Humpback Whale Bibliography
Humpback Whale Catalogue
- Maintained by Allied Whale, College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine.
Humpback Whales Photographs and Sighting Histories
- WhaleNet's online database of the Gulf of Maine population.
"Humpty Dumpty" the Loggerhead Turtle
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this loggerhead turtle.
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Information (info) Archives - Case Studies, News,
and Information.
Information Packet, Teacher - A
packet including sample classroom activities, data sheets, and instructions for posting data and more.
"Isabelle" the Loggerhead
Turtle - Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this turtle.
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"Jersey" the Hooded Seal
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
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"Kawamura" the Harbor Porpoise
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this porpoise.
Kid's Links - Student generated web pages on Whales.
Killer Whale Bibliography
"Kits" the Blue Whale
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this blue whale.
"Kiwi" the Hooded Seal
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this hooded seal.
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Lesson Plans - A variety of
lesson plans using WhaleNet resources plus other marine education themes.
Links of the Month -
Interesting links selected by WhaleNet.
Listservs Directory - Our listservs which link
classrooms, share teacher-developed lessons and distribute whale watch siting data.
Loggerhead Turtles "Annie",
"Isabelle" and "Aerial" - Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on
these turtles.
Loggerhead Turtle "Humpty Dumpty"
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this turtle.
Logo, WhaleNet
"Lucy" the Inflatable Whale
- Plans for making a whale.
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"Mac" the Elephant Seal
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
Macro-movement Unit "Stephanie
Map a Humpback Fluke
Maps Index - A collection of maps that
can be used for tracking satellite tagged animals.
Marine Mammal Resources Links
- Informative links on a wide range of marine mammal topics.
Marine Mammal Species Identification Key
Marine Mammal Species Sheet With
Abbreviations - A list of species and abbreviations to use with the whale sighting form.
"Metompkin" the Right
Whale - Data, maps and observations from our first satellite tag on this right whale.
Micro-movement Unit "RAT"
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Midnight Sun - Logs from
this vessels voyage down the North Atlantic from Norway.
Movie Collection - Footage
related to whales and other marine animals.
"Mystic" the Harbor Seal
- Data, maps and other information about the satellite tag on this seal.
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Netpal Listserv
Netpal Registration - WhaleNet's
listserv which link classrooms.
News Archives - WhaleNet's archives of news articles
and other information.
New England Region Right Whale Reports
NOAA Marine Sanctuaries -
Marine sanctuaries around the U. S.
NOAA/NMFS Northern Right Whale Early Warning
System - New England Region information about the Northern Right Whale.
Northern Right Whale Early Warning System
- Florida/Georgia Region sighting reports of the Northern Right Whale.
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"Otis" the Harbor Porpoise
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this porpoise.
Our Connection to the Sea - Information and links
to watershed material.
Overview - A description of
WhaleNet and its programs.
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Questions and Activities
to use with Satellite Tag Data
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Photographs and Sighting Histories
- WhaleNet's online database of the Gulf of Maine Humpback Whale population.
"PoeGo" the Hooded Seal
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this hooded seal.
Pollution Data Sheet
- Form to use when collecting pollution data while on a whale watch trip.
Posting Whale Watch Data
- How to submit your whale watch sighting data to the WhaleNet database.
Preparing, Recording and Using
Whale Watch Data - Instructions for whale watch sighting data.
Professional Development Opportunities
- A listing of professional development opportunities.
Public Resources Home Page
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"Rat" Right Whale Research Unit
- A curriculum unit on micro-movements and macro-movements of whales.
Regional Coordinators for WhaleNet
- Professional development workshops and local assistance.
Research Links
Research Ships - Logs, data and information from the crews on several ships.
Right Whale Bibliography
Right Whale Biopsy Research -
A research log on the purpose and 'how toof a whale biopsy.
Right Whale Concentration Area Maps
- The areas Right Whales inhabit in the Gulf of Maine.
Right Whale Conservation Program
- Early warning system at the New England Aquarium.
Right Whale Early Warning System, NOAA/NMFS
Northern - New England Region information about the Northern Right Whale.
Right Whale Early Warning System, Northern
- Florida/Georgia Region sighting reports of the Right Whale in their calving area.
Right Whale "Metompkin"
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this whale.
Right Whale "Rat" Unit -
A curriculum unit on micro-movements and macro-movements of whales.
Right Whale Research Reports
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"Sacagawea" the Harbor Porpoise
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this harbor porpoise.
Sample Questions and Activities
to use with Satellite Tag Data
Satellite Tagging Observation Programs
(STOP) - Data, maps, and information
on our satellite tagged marine mammals.
Satellite Tagging Program Background Information
Satellite Tracking Data - Incoming
and archived satellite tag data
Sea Education Association Unit
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Sea Education Research Vessel -
A project to track and receive data from students and crew on the SEA research vessels.
Search
WhaleNet - WhaleNet's search engine.
"Shackelton" the Harbor Porpoise
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this harbor porpoise.
Silver Bank Program
Sighting Data Form
Sighting Data: How to Input Data
Sighting Histories and Photographs -
WhaleNet's online database of the Gulf of Maine Humpback Whale population.
Slide Shows - Whales, seals, flukes,
kids' art and more.
Song of the Whale - Observations of
the crew on this research vessel.
Sound Information and Links - Marine
mammal sounds and information on bioacoustics.
Species Information Links -
Information on most marine mammal species.
Species Identification Chart
- Drawings of commonly seen whale species.
Species List with Abbreviations
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Sperm Whale Satellite Tagging Program, Azores
Start-up Activities - Classroom
and on-board whale watch trip and data activities.
"Stephanie" the Hooded Seal
- Data, maps and observations from the satellite tag on this seal.
STOP Data, Maps and Observations
Archives -
Strandings - Images, information
and curricula.
Student Programs - Summer and year round opportunities.
Student Resources Home Page
Student Survey - Feedback form for students.
Supplemental Materials Information
- Pamphlets and books. containing classroom activities/curricula that can be purchased.
Suppliers - To obtain materials
used in WhaleNet Activities.
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Tabor Boy Student Voyage
- Observations of the student crew aboard the S.S.V. Tabor Boy on their voyage in the Caribbean.
Teacher Resources Home Page
Teacher Survey - Feedback form for teachers.
Teacher Workshops & Regional Coordinators
- WhaleNet contacts at five regional sites offering teacher trainings and support.
Tour - For students or teachers
who are first time visitors to WhaleNet and need a few tips on what's on this web-site.
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Watershed Material - Watershed related information
and links.
Weather Information Links - Weather
research and information.
WhaleMaster - The creator and Principal Investigator
of WhaleNet.
WhaleNet Article - A general
description of WhaleNet.
WhaleNet Fourth Grade Curriculum
WhaleNet Teacher Packet - Sample
classroom activities, data sheets, instructions for sending and using data and more.
WhaleNet Tour - A tutorial designed
for first time visitors.
Whale is Stuck - A children's
book review.
Whale Parts - Pictures of bones
and other parts of a whale.
Whale Sighting Data Sheet -
To use when collecting sighting data while on a whale watch trip.
Whale Watch Company Participants
- Companies that support student investigations and WhaleNet.
Whale Watch Data - Sighting data by students
and researchers.
Whale Watch Trip Activities
Whales Bibliography -
What's It?? - A picture to identify.
What's New
wncurriculum - A WhaleNet curriculum
listserv for teacher input.
Workshop Schedule -
WhaleNet 1997-1998 teacher workshops offered around the country.
World of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
- Information on how to order this notebook of Pre-K through High School activities.
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