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• BBC News: Extinction Nears for Whales and Dolphins

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3024785.stm
  Alex Kirby reports that some species are now so endangered they may not survive another 10 years. Features photos and related links.

• Dolphins and the Tuna Industry

  http://www.nap.edu/catalog/1983.html
  Complete text of the book that presents key conclusions about the controversial killing of thousands of dolphins each year during tuna fishing in the eastern tropical Pacific.

• Earthtrust - Wildlife Conservation Worldwide

  http://www.earthtrust.org/
  An environmental organization based in Hawaii. ET works to save the dolphins and whales, against whaling, driftnets, and tuna fisheries.

• Endangered Dolphin

  http://www.wiu.edu/users/emp102/DolphinWeb/endangered_dolphin.htm
  Contains information on the status of the Chinese white dolphin. Includes a summary of threats and population estimates.

• Humpback Whale

  http://www.wcs.org/saving-wildlife/ocean-giants/humpback-whale.aspx
  The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this species, the threats and challenges it faces and the conservation efforts being made.

• Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG)

  http://www.iwdg.ie/
  Dedicated to the conservation and better understanding of cetaceans in Irish waters.

• IRN Publications: Working Papers: River Dolphins: Can They Be Saved?

  http://www.internationalrivers.org/resources/river-dolphins-can-they-be-saved-3940
  Elizabeth Carpino provides a summary of the threats to the world's freshwater dolphins caused by habitat degradation and habitat loss. Published by the International Rivers Network.

• Killer Whales: Conservation and Research

  http://seaworld.org/en/animal-info/animal-infobooks/killer-whale/conservation-and-research/
  Outline provided by Sea World describes the importance of legal protections, research and marine zoological parks for species preservation.

• New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust

  http://nzwhaledolphintrust.tripod.com/home/
  Dedicated to fostering effective preservation and protection through research. Discover species profiles, information on projects, contacts and news.

• Reviewing Scientists Say Proposed Conservation Measures Unlikely To Help Whales

  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050128214702.htm
  Science Daily article discusses doubts raised by scientists charged by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to review the effectiveness of sanctuaries for conservation.

• Save The Whales

  http://savethewhales.org/
  Organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the species. Includes news, information on research and contacts.

• Saving Freshwater Dolphins Means Saving Their Rivers

  http://www.csmonitor.com/1999/0603/p8s2.html
  Article by Debra Boyce of the Christian Science Monitor describes the ecological challenges caused by humans that threaten the species group. Features links to related sites.

• SCADPlus: International Dolphin Conservation Programme

  http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/l28083.htm
  Offers summaries of legislative activities of the European Union. Find information on measures taken to reduce species mortality during tuna fishing.

• The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute

  http://www.thebdri.com/
  BDRI undertakes scientific research and education to contribute to the conservation of dolphins. Includes details of courses, research, resources and support.

• The Ocean Alliance

  http://www.whale.org/
  Dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment through research and education.

• U.S. Changes Meaning of Dolphin Safe Tuna Label

  http://www.organicconsumers.org/Toxic/012203_tuna_dolphins.cfm
  Cat Lazaroff describes why the criteria have been changed for tuna harvested in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Includes a discussion of potential impacts on dolphin populations.

• Whale and Dolphin Conservation

  http://www.whales.org/
  International charity dedicated to the worldwide conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises.

• Whaling Embargo Hopes on Kiribati

  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10006927
  Article discusses the island nation's new membership to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and how it changes the balance of power.

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