Sentences with phrase «whales taken»

Even so, this is but a small percentage of the number of whales taken in prior decades, and the number of nations involved in commercial whaling and related international trade has decreased significantly.

But at the same time, we are deeply concerned about this season's commercial hunt exceeding the number of whales taken in the recent past.

Not only were the whales taken in Magdalena Bay, but also by ships anchored along the coast from San Diego south to Cabo San Lucas and from whaling stations from Crescent City in northern California south to San Ignacio Lagoon.

This is the seventh consecutive year Sea Shepherd has chased Japan's whalers through the southern oceans and, in terms of reducing the number of whales taken, possibly the most successful.

For the work published in PLOS ONE, the scientists then used acoustic calls produced by the whales to separate — for the first time — the catches taken from the California population from those whales taken in the western Northern Pacific near Japan and Russia.

He sits on many boards, task groups, and committees, including the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team.

You may also glimpse whales with their calves in Mercury Passage off Maria Island, or try a three hour tour with Bruny Island Cruises to see whales taking shelter in Adventure Bay.

Further south, Albany's rugged coastline makes another scenic grandstand as the southern right whales take shelter in Albany's bays to mate and calve before returning south.

The killer whales take advantage of the unique geography of the Monterey Bay and disperse themselves to patrol for gray whale cow / calf pairs.

Every August until 31 October, Humpback whales take time out in the calm, sheltered waters off Hervey Bay.

The Family Kayak With Whales takes place in Johnston Strait on an island off the north - east coast of Vancouver Island.

Adventurous experiences such as walking with polar bears or swimming with beluga whales take place along 400 kilometres of ocean coastline along the Hudson Bay.

Each year thousands of Gray Whales take part in the great migration of approximately 10,000 km, which is thought to be the longest migration of any mammal.

On the way to the Millennium Tower one can enjoy magnificent harbour and city views or a tour of the old whaling station, one of the last remaining symbols that remind us that whaling took place off the coast of Durban many years ago.

Even more exciting is seeing a baby whale take breaching lessons from their mother and learn to splash and play, similar to a baby in a bathtub.

Each year from late July through to early November, the mighty humpback whales take time out from their annual migration for a bit of R&R in the protected waters of Hervey Bay.

From August to October, about 1,500 humpback whales take time out from their migration to spend anywhere from a day to two weeks relaxing and nurturing their calves.

Australia's eastern seaboard is affectionately known as the Humpback Highway because it's the route whales take when shuttling between their feeding and breeding grounds.

A short boat ride, with the chance to spot dolphins, turtles, and seasonally humpback whales takes you to the dive sites of the Catalina Islands.

A short boat ride, with the chance to spot dolphins, turtles, and seasonally humpback whales takes...

Photo of a Killer Whale taking a catnap in the beauty of a sunset off Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

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An ad hoc group within the International Whaling Commission has offered a proposal that would sanction some commercial whaling for the first time in decades while reducing the amount of whaling taking place through what amount to end runs around a longstanding whaling moratorium — like Iceland's expanding hunt of fin whales (video above) and Japan's «research» whale hunts in the ocean near Antarctica.

Belugas have an affinity for humans, but Mila the whale took the relationship to a new level at the Polar Land Aquarium in Harbin, North East China.

Not exact matches

Captain Ahab chased a whale and look where that took him.

The committee has taken heat for an alleged lack of oversight for the London Whale trading loss last year.

But anyway, so we talked a lot about whales and we said, «When you go whale watching and a whale breaches, a whale jumps up above the water, everybody oohs and aahs and takes pictures of it and talks about «Oh, look at the whale,» and then the whale goes back under water for like 45 minutes, and it's the most boring thing in the world.

A San Francisco - based startup dubbed Niantic that takes its name from a fortune - seeking 19th century whaling vessel.

The story of Whole Whale demonstrates that starting your own business doesn't have to mean taking huge risks.

Lee selling his coins and publicly calling out Satoshi Nakamoto to do the same and end the potential for a whale dumping his stash and bombing the market is another sign that the Litecoin Foundation is looking to go mainstream and take cryptocurrencies out of the «hookers, drugs and guns» market and into the «Coke and Starbucks» one.

One particular group of BTC holders that have taken advantage of these swings time and time again — are the top 100 richest «bitcoin whales.»

For example, whales started out a little bit like crocodiles before they took to being completely aquatic.

Take that Whale Wars nut, Paul Watson.

He tried to take his evangelistic campaign to Spain instead, but, as even children know from the familiar story of the whale, he wound up in Nineveh after all.

Like the native tribe in Washington that got a permit to kill a Grey Whale so they could take a couple of tiny bites from it, when all they are used to eating is KFC.

Take a look at Pakicetus and at a blue whale.

Indie rockers Freelance Whales formed in 2008 after connecting via Craigslist, and in the four years since have taken the festival world by storm.

For example, petroleum - based kerosene replaced whale oil for lighting in the 19th century, and then electricity took its place in the 20th century.

Which judging by the rest of the comments on this topic, is actually a requirement, so I'm in good company (Mark from Middle River take note — It was Sea Shepherd who had their boat run over by the whaling ship, not Greenpeace, and whilst I agree the boat was a beauty, I don't think ramming it is in the same league of destroying works of art (regardless of how bad) the topic refers to)

I'm envisioning ham sandwiches that we take with us for picnics in the Marin Headlands or to the redwoods, ham - scrambled eggs for a quick breakfast to fortify us before heading to Monterey for a whale watching trip, and an easy way to put a gorgeous glazed ham on the table for Easter dinner.

This delicious recipe is taken from a collection produced by the Whale Tail Cafe, in Lancaster.

The prospect of all those whales, baby whales and, say, a minnow or two, brought the town down to the high school gym — gradually filling it up on Saturday and taking all 1,800 seats for the monster finale Sunday night.

Then Magoon, easing past the old whaling boats in the inlet, will take off for the 1,035 - mile run to the fuel ship.

MGM has yet to take a limit bet from «pros» on either semifinal, but did get a call from a «whale» looking to bet mid-6 figs on Buckeyes.

Grandma took us to the Museum of Natural History and T thought the whale hanging from the ceiling was the coolest airplane he'd ever seen.

Hi I have not travelled yet but my dream vacation with my husband and 2 girls ages 2 and 1 would be to visit Nova Scotia and take my girls to the ocean, out on a boat, maybe even see whales and to dance the jig at a caleigh!

Part of Estella's collection of endangered animal organic baby toys, the whale rattle is a cute, mini-sized take on Earth's largest animal.

I needed to see the Blue Whale, and we spent way too long trying to take the perfect selfie with a Blue Whale photobomb.

Water takes away all that weight, making you feel light and graceful; you'll feel less like a whale and more like a mermaid.

Inside the whale were small plastic pieces she was able to quickly take out and put in her mouth all while I was in the room preparing our lunch.