Whale Protection

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of all things oceanic you might want to bookmark the national Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) webpage for information on a wide array of topics specific to your area of interest.The organization dates back to 1807and has evolved to meet the needs of a changing country by staying current on issues such as:

• Oil and chemical spills
• Marine protected areas
• Coral reefs
• Marine debris
• National Marine Sanctuary System
• State of the Coast Natural Resource Restoration Coastal Ecosystem Science
• Tides and currents
• Hydrographic surveying

Additionally, the organization is involved with … More

There’s no better time to make a statement about environmental and species protection than at Christmas, and there’s no better way to do it than a donation to an organization that is involved in activities that you support. With economic times being as tough as they are these days, more and more people are less likely to “fuel the retail machine” choosing instead to spend their hard-earned dollars in a way that will truly make an impact. Instead of paying retail mark-up on products a cash donation to an organization such as the World Wildlife Fund will assure that 82 cents of every dollar donated goes toward conservation isn’t that preferred over 80 retail markup? We think so. Also, the World Wildlife Fund has been recognized by Charity Navigator, and meets the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability. And if you get your donation in on time you can typically receive a gift card well in advance of Christmas morning so you can present your gift in true holiday style. Money is needed every day of the year, but if you want to pool your gift funs into one resource this year, there’s no better time than the present!

SeaWorld is an aquatic theme park with locations in Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio. Depending on which location you visit, you can enjoy rides such as Journey to Atlantis, The Great White, and the Kraken. However, while the rides are exhilarating, there’s nothing quite like the whale shows.One act that consistently plays at all three locations is the Shamu Show: Believe. Watch as Killer Whales jump and flip in the air, as well as interact with their trainers and fellow whales. From sliding along the watery stage, to soaking the visitors in the splash zone, Believe lets visitors admire the beauty of Killer Whales. … More

Whenever you see a fluffy whale or dolphin with a WWF symbol, you instantly know that the proceeds go to the protection of the toy’s real life counterparts. The organization behind these toys, the World Wildlife Fund, has been looking out for wildlife, and their environments, since 1961. The organization was born in Switzerland, and since then, has expanded to global proportions. While the fund’s logo features a panda, the organization protects several species, including whales.With all the dangers that whales face, from whale hunting (to obtain their oil & meat) to fishing hazards and oil spills, the threat of their extinction is all too close for comfort. However, the World Wildlife Fund have established a strict goal in the effort to protect all whale groups: “The WWF Cetaceans Action Plan aims to ensure that by 2012, a significant reduction of threats to cetacean populations that are either currently endangered, or are likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future, is achieved” (WWF website). … More