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Right Whale Season – Be On The Lookout

By On April 5, 2010

With only 300-400 in existence, North Atlantic right whales are among the most endangered whales in the world. Their slow movements, time spent at the surface, and time spent near [...]

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Solar Spacecraft To Help Ships Avoid Whales

By On June 21, 2008

The Telegraph tells us of A spy plane designed by Nasa will help track whales in the Mediterranean to try to prevent collisions between the giant mammals and ships. Around [...]

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Australia Sends Armed Merchant Ship To Track Whalers

By On January 10, 2008

Reuters has an update on Australia’s recent attempts to track Japan’s whaling fleet: CANBERRA, Australia (Reuters) — An Australian fisheries ship has begun pursuing Japan’s whaling fleet near Antarctica to [...]

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