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Dolphins and the Tuna Industry
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.
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/1983.html
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Chelonia Marine Conservation Research
Information about marine animals, research and conservation. Includes Biodiversity Action Plans and information about the POD - a self-contained submersible computer and hydrophone.
http://www.chelonia.demon.co.uk/
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Dolphin Interactions with the Eastern Tropical Pacific Tuna Purse Seine Fishery
Summary provided by the US National Marine Fisheries Service that explains changes in laws regarding species protection. Features links to articles, reports and related sites.
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot_res/PR2/Tuna_Dolphin/tunadolphin.html
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Greenpeace Foundation: Dolphin Alert
Information on the organizations stand on the protection of the species with reference to changing US restrictions on tuna fishing practices. Offers links to articles.
http://www.greenpeacefoundation.com/dolphinalertmain.html
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Issues Affecting the Southern Resident Orcas
Find a description of threats to members of the species found off the coast of the state of Washington. Discover information on effects of toxic exposure, surface impacts and underwater noise pollution.
http://www.whale-museum.org/education/library/issues.html
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Killer Whales: Conservation and Research
Outline provided by Sea World describes the importance of legal protections, research and marine zoological parks for species preservation.
http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/KillerWhale/conservationkw.htm
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Endangered Dolphin
Contains information on the status of the Chinese white dolphin. Includes a summary of threats and population estimates.
http://www.wiu.edu/users/emp102/DolphinWeb/endangered_dolphin.htm
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IRN Publications: Working Papers: River Dolphins: Can They Be Saved?
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.
http://www.irn.org/pubs/wp/dolphin.shtml
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Ocean Alliance - Whale Conservation Institute
Organization dedicated to the conservation of the species and their ocean environment through research and education. Discover information on the history of the group, goals, ongoing projects and contacts.
http://www.oceanalliance.org/wci/
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Right Whale Conservation
Discover information on preservation efforts for the species at Gary's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, located off the coast of the southeastern United States. Features descriptions of major threats to the species.
http://www.graysreef.nos.noaa.gov/whalebook/conservation.html
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