Sentences with phrase «including whale and dolphin»

Other groups, including Whale and Dolphin Conservation and the Animal Welfare Institute, are pressing other countries to crack down on Iceland.

Beach Activities: A wide array of water sports and seasonal activities including whale and dolphin watching, turtle releases, scuba diving, snorkel excursions, jet skiing, and more can be arranged.

Vocal learning has also been observed in bats, some birds, and cetaceans, a group that includes whales and dolphins.

The year before that, in 2010, the IWC convened as the United States was engaged in a full - scale effort to contain the Deepwater Horizon spill, a tragic ocean - based catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, with terrible consequences for fisheries, livelihoods, tourism, and the habitat of hundreds of marine - based species, including whales and dolphins.

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The day's activities could include tennis, kitesurfing, scuba diving, or hanging out with dolphins and whales in his tiny submarine.

It occurs in particular in whales and dolphins, and to a lesser degree in other mammals, including humans.

Among the new offerings include Washed Ashore — a collection ofmassive and colorful art sculptures completely made of ocean plastic debris; a new aquatic presentation featuring the amazing biology and adaptation of dolphins, beluga whales and more; the world premiere of PBS Kids» Splash and Bubbles 4 - D Experience; a redesigned gallery habitat highlighting the wonder and beauty of the world's kelp forests and more.

Available characters include: Taylor the Turtle, Hunter the Gator, Emma the Duck, Tank the Shark, Harper the Hippo, Jackson the Whale, Ava the Dolphin, Ray the Manta, Scorch the Dragon, and NEW characters: Charlotte the Seal, Bella the Ladybug, and William the Frog.

Michael Muthukrishna, an economic psychologist at the London School of Economics, and his colleagues went searching for a similar link between big brains and sociality in cetaceans — the mammalian order that includes whales, dolphins and porpoises.

As such, they were able to use fossil records to assess the baseline extinction risk for marine animals, including sharks, whales and dolphins, as well as small sedentary organisms such as snails, clams and corals.

A fossil that has been in the collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History since it was discovered in 1951 is today helping scientists piece together the evolutionary history of whales and dolphins, including the origins of the endangered South Asian river dolphin.

This location may explain why spindle neurons have been found solely in species that are particularly social, including all the great apes, elephants, and whales and dolphins.

Nearly 50 million years ago, the ancestor of all cetaceans — a group that includes dolphins and whales — began its transition from land lubber to aquatic all - star.

That was also the case for two kinds of bats and toothed whales, a group that includes dolphins and certain whales, that have converged on a specialized hunting strategy called echolocation.

Whales and dolphins aren't the only swimmers to have mastered sound: many fish are chatty too, including the colorful clownfish of Finding Nemo fame, all 27 species of which make some form of chirping or popping sound while mating or fighting.

In the animal world, researchers have been especially keen to study the breath of cetaceans, a group that includes dolphins and whales.

Animal advocates, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), have long pressured SeaWorld to free its whales and dolphins, a group collectively known as cetaceans.

These branches are baleen whales — which include blue and humpback whales — and toothed whales, which include the killer whale and the bottlenose dolphin.

The vaquita is the world's smallest cetacean — the group of mammals that includes porpoises, dolphins and whales.

We have tagged several fin whales and blue whales (including the one below) and a single Risso's dolphin (though just briefly on the later).

We have had some good accomplishments, including tagging 9 animals of three of our four focal species (fin and blue whales plus Risso's dolphin — we did not manage to tag a beaked whale this time).

We found that PCBs were at excessively high concentrations in the blubber of several marine apex predator species across Europe, including killer whales and bottlenose dolphins, and were associated with long - term and on - going population declines.

The goal of the study was to assess the exposure to — and likely effects of — specific chemical pollutants including PCBs in European whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans).

cetaceans The order of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins and porpoises.

The movie is a sequel to the 2011 film Dolphin Tale.Other stories of humans trying to save animals include Whale Rider, Big Miracle and Eight Below.

Joel Beckman has mentored each trainer and most of our trainers have worked with many different species of animals, including Killer whales, dolphins, big cats, birds of prey, etc..

In the zoo and aquarium community, she has trained a wide variety of species, including beluga whales, Pacific white - sided dolphins, Alaskan sea otters, harbor seals, river otters, penguins, primates, large cats, reticulated giraffes, birds of prey, horses, parrots, macaws, tree kangaroos, red pandas, and dogs.

Humane Canada recognizes and supports the activity of watching whales, including dolphins and other marine mammals in their natural habitat.

Some of the large mammals we often see as we kayak Queen Charlotte Strait include humpback whales, Minke whales, Pacific white sided dolphins, Dall's porpoises, sea lions and Orcas.

This 75 - to 85 - minute circumnavigates the entire island, providing bird's - eye views of... MORE all the other key attractions outlined in this story, including the fabled Napali Coast (keep an eye out for whales and dolphins) and Waimea Canyon, as well as some sites you can't easily access except by helicopter, such as the crater of Mt. Waialeale, the second - highest point on the island and one of the rainiest places on the planet.

From cave diving in the many cenotes that are unique to the Yucatan Peninsula, to discovering the expansive coral reef system that features an impressive array of marine life including colourful tropical fish, manta rays, dolphins, and whale sharks, to visiting 5ta Avenida, which is known to the be liveliest street of the Riviera Maya.

Offering first - rate PADI dive courses and exciting dives, other activities include private cruises, big game fishing, seasonal whale and dolphin - watching trips and banana boating.

Take a cruise around Wineglass Bay to see an abundance of wildlife, including penguins, dolphins, seals and whales.

Highlights included the open sea feeds, octopus and squids, seeing a sunfish Mola mola, the amazing jellyfish, sea otters and viewpoints on the balcony from which you can see seals and at different times of the year, dolphins and whales passing through.

Other nearby activities you might want to check out include fishing, swimming with the dolphins, whale watching and reef exploring.

In addition to mantas, these remote islands also attract passing pelagics, including large pods of dolphin, schools of jacks and yellowfin tuna and a variety of whales that includes humpbacks, false killers and pilot whales, plus a showcase of sharks that includes white tips, silver tips, silkies, hammerheads, Galapagos, threshers, and occasionally tigers.

The variety of cetaceans in the Galapagos is impressive and includes bottlenose dolphins, pilot whales, false killer whales, orcas and sperm whales.

The team has extensive experience with large baleen whales, and with smaller toothed whale species including bottlenose dolphins, manatees and sea turtles.

A host of other notable performers include several species of sharks (whale, bamboo, wobbegong and white tips), humpback whales, turtles, dolphins, seahorses, octopus, lionfish and cuttlefish, as well as a dazzling coral garden.

Migratory whales, including grays, blues, and humpbacks, can all be spied off the coast here at different times of year, and dolphins, sea otters, and seals are observed year round.

The coastline has countless beaches and spots for snorkeling as well as a variety of other fun water activities including dolphin and whale watching.

This extensive tour covers close to 30 miles round revealing a buffet of Big Island highlights see current eruption activity, rainbows, and an array of marine life which can include, dolphins, flying fish (Malolo), seabirds, Hawaiian Sea Turtles &; even Humpback Whales (Dec - May).

In addition to the many birds (including bald eagles) which we've listed on our Birding page, look for dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, minke whales, and the occasional pod of killer whales in Broughton Strait.

Your friendly and experienced guides of Eagle Eye Adventures will show you some magnificent encounters with wildlife which may include transient Orcas, minke whales, pacific white - sided dolphins, porpoises, sea lions, seals, black bears, cinnamon bears, and perhaps grizzly bears, all in their natural environment and Wildlife Adventure Tours.

They provide quality accommodation for all travellers and great short - stay value holidays packages including meals, accommodation, transfers and tour to Fraser Island, Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching.

Fraser Island and its waters support a diverse variety of wildlife including up to six species of whales, four species of dolphin, turtles, birds and more.

Other wildlife opportunities at the beach include whale, dolphin, and seal watching, as well as plenty of bird watching.

On board our new vessel «Takashi», a fully surveyed 50 ′ Westcoaster fibreglass built launch, with fly bridge observation deck to enhance the viewing of marine manuals, including the humpback whales, dolphins, sea snakes and giant sea turtles.

Some of the marine life that you may catch a glimpse of includes dolphins, Cape fur seals and southern right whales.

Some of the popular activities include Manuel Antonio horseback riding tours, surfing, snorkelling, visits to the white sandy beaches dotting the Central Pacific coastline, canopy tours with exciting zip line rides for beginners and experienced people, sports fishing tours, crocodile tours, the National Park and Biological Reserves, whale watching and dolphin tours, restaurants, night life, and much more.