Whales Archives - Page 6 of 7

Aug 2 2012 | Faunalytics

Poll Reveals Americans Oppose Keeping Orcas In Captivity

A large number of U.S. respondents are against marine parks keeping orcas in captivity for display purposes, and 71% stated they would continue visiting marine parks even if they did [...] READ MORE

Jul 26 2012 | Faunalytics

Commercial Whaling Issues Survey

This survey examined respondent attitudes to commercial whaling alongside their concern for the treatment of different animal species. READ MORE

Jul 20 2012 | Faunalytics

Slaughtering the Goose that Lays the Golden Egg: Are Whaling and Whale-Watching Mutually Exclusive?

The mentality of tourists regarding whaling and whale-watching may impact demand for whale-watching in different areas, according to a study. READ MORE

May 3 2012 | Faunalytics

Blueprint for U.S. Whale Conservation: An Action Plan for the U.S. Government

A report by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), discusses a wide variety of whale issues, and outlines recommendations to protect populations. READ MORE

Nov 27 2011 | Faunalytics

Dolphins and Whales Dying in Gulf

Compared to the previous decade, the average annual occurance of dolphins and whales waching ashore has increased up to 4 times. This report looks at why. READ MORE

Nov 17 2011 | Faunalytics

Association Between Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Mortality and Ship Strikes Along the California Coast

This paper consolidates the information known about blue whales who died of ship strikes off the California coast between 1988 and 2007. READ MORE

Oct 24 2011 | Faunalytics

SPLASH: Structure Of Populations, Levels Of Abundance And Status Of Humpback Whales In The North Pacific

Researchers measured the number of humpback whales in the North Pacific, and estimated that there were just under 20,000 humpback whales; a notable increase from 1996. READ MORE

Sep 17 2011 | Faunalytics

Towards a New Paradigm of Non-Captive Research on Cetacean Cognition

Interspecies Collaborative Research, in which humans and cetaceans interact in the animals' natural environment, could eliminate or reduce captive research. READ MORE

May 10 2010 | Faunalytics

Awareness of Whale Conservation Status and Whaling Policy in the U.S.

There is a general lack of awareness of the conservation status of whales and U.S. policies toward whaling, suggesting the need for greater public outreach. READ MORE

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