Sentences with phrase «whaling program in»

When Japan announced its scientific whaling program in 1987, Japanese Fisheries Minister Moriyoshi Sato told its citizens, «The government will do its utmost to find ways to maintain the nation's whaling in the form of research or other forms.»

Australia took Japan to the international court of justice over its Southern Ocean whaling program in 2014, winning a judgment that condemned Japan's whaling programs as being in breach of the International Whaling

Similarly, Norway was convinced to end its commercial whaling program in 1991 after the United States threatened to use the Pelly Amendment.

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And today, computer programming continues to play a central role in the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) scientist's work studying whales.

Whether he wants to locate whales in the North Atlantic or fix the clothes dryer, Baumgartner's programming background trained him to break problems into parts, which he can tackle independently until he reaches a resolution.

In Cape Cod Bay, man - made noise has reduced right whales» acoustic habitat by as much as 80 percent, says Chris Clark, director of Cornell University's Bioacoustics Research Program.

Tokyo's decades - old and disputed «scientific whaling» program suffered a blow in March when the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in a surprise ruling, ordered a halt to annual hunts in the Southern Ocean.

Less than 2 years after the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands ruled that Japan must stop killing whales, Japan has announced that it will relaunch its program to hunt minke whales in the Antarctic, BBC reports.

Japan joined an international moratorium on commercial whaling in 1982, but continued with «scientific» whaling programs that it claimed were exempt from the agreement.

Japanese whalers are now in the Southern Ocean, targeting 333 minke whales for the research program; it calls for killing 333 minke whales annually for the next 12 years.

In its statement, IWC points out its reviews and reports «have been widely debated and referenced by parties on all sides of the [scientific whaling] debate including the 2014 ruling of the International Court of Justice,» which found that Japan's whaling program was not about science.

«The AIS can become a vital tool in helping to protect whale and other marine mammal species, particularly in locations such as the Arctic where shipping is potentially on the increase,» said Dr. Howard Rosenbaum, Director of WCS's Ocean Giants Program.

Consequently, little is known about them, despite their being the most common whale in Antarctica and the objects of Japan's controversial scientific whaling program.

«We demand that the government respect the international rules and not carry out any new research whaling program,» Greenpeace Japan said in a statement released last week.

The court ruled that Japan's JARPA II program, which sought to take some 850 minke whales, 50 fin whales, and 50 humpback whales, was not for the purposes of scientific research as stipulated in the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling.

But it also drew up a New Scientific Whale Research Program in the Antarctic Ocean (NEWREP - A) that calls for taking 333 minke whales a year for the next 12 years in addition to other nonlethal research.

The New Scientific Whale Research Program in the Antarctic Ocean replaces a similar project halted by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague last March.

That program, known as JARPA II, called for taking 850 minkes, 50 humpbacks, and 50 fin whales annually, though in recent years actual captures fell far below those targets because of interference by antiwhaling activists.

«The evidence does not establish that the program's design and implementation are reasonable in relation to achieving its stated objectives,» said the court, which ordered Japan to immediately halt whaling operations under the Antarctic research program.

«After 50 years of international protection, a number of humpback whale populations are beginning to recover in the Southern Hemisphere and other regions,» said Dr. Howard Rosenbaum of WCS's Ocean Giants Program.

In the annex, 44 scientists from 18 of the 33 countries attending the session on Japan's research whaling program wrote, «the need for lethal sampling has not been demonstrated.»

A modern day Robin Hood (without the stealing), JP spends his life creating back - to - work programs for the homeless, fighting whale poachers in the Arctic and working on over 100 other philanthropic ventures.

The Allied Whale Program at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, hosted a class trip.

Dogs involved in the Conservation Canines program are not landbound but go out to sea as well, leading scientists to orca whales by detecting the scent of their scat while on board a boat.

The Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center's Latin America Program focuses on a variety of issues in South America, including the effects lead ammunition on waterfowl, mortality in southern right whales and health issues that threaten penguins, guanaco and albatross.

(Whale and Dolphin Conservation Press Release) In the aftermath of SeaWorld's announcement to end its captive breeding program for orcas Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) has a launched a new campaign calling on people not to swim with captive whales and dolphins.

I met Andrea when I was in Mozambique in 2012 volunteering in a program to photograph and identify Whale Sharks and to count reef fish.

Through the research of beluga whales in both accredited U.S. facilities and in their natural environments, we are able to develop effective conservation, research and education programs that are essential to the survival and sustainability of belugas everywhere.

Diving with Whale Sharks Program Description: Georgia Aquarium is the only location in the world where diving face - to - fin with whale sharks, the largest fish on Earth, is guaranWhale Sharks Program Description: Georgia Aquarium is the only location in the world where diving face - to - fin with whale sharks, the largest fish on Earth, is guaranwhale sharks, the largest fish on Earth, is guaranteed.

In our Beluga Interaction Program, you will get to know Georgia Aquarium's beluga whales by coming face to face with these engaging arctic mammals under the guidance of one of our fantastic animal caretakers.

Our Journey with Gentle Giants interactive programs are the only opportunity in the world where you are guaranteed to swim with the largest fish in the world, the whale shark, in Georgia Aquarium's Ocean Voyager exhibit.

HPS offers four kayak tours in total: a three - hour whale watching tour from December to April, a guide of the coral gardens off Olowalu beach (including visits to spots known for their green sea turtle activity,) a tour of the Honolua Bay area which is also part of the Jean - Michael Cousteau «Ambassadors of the Environment» program, and a challenging paddle trip to the breathtaking underwater landmark of Molokini Crater.

Nearby, the whale - watching program at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort kicks off in December, where every room — and every restaurant — has a bird's - eye view of humpback mothers and their calves frolicking in the Sea of Cortés.

Splash supports programs such as Placencia Mooring Masters establish boat moorings at dive sites to protect the reef from anchor damage, participate in Whale Shark day and the Whale Shark committee, lead reef cleanups on Earth Day, and encourage our customers to do the same.

Under the title of JARPN (Japanese Whale Research Program under Special Permit in the North Pacific), up to 100 whales were caught each year by a pelagic fleet consisting of the 7,198 to 7,575 gross ton factory ship Nisshin Maru and two to three sighting / sampling vessels — including Toshi Maru No. 25 (739.92 gross tons, 1994 — 1999), Toshi Maru No. 18 (758.33 gross tons, 1994 — 1998), Kyo Maru No. 1 (812.08 gross tons, 1995 — 1999), and Yushin Maru (720 gross tons, 1999)-- until 1999.

Veterans Immersion Program Brings wounded military personnel to Georgia Aquarium to participate in a swim or dive with whale sharks in support of rehabilitation and reintegration.

The program is an exploration into the behind the scenes of the Cold Water Quest gallery and an in - depth look into Georgia Aquarium's conservation efforts with beluga whales.

Channel Islands Region Incentive - Based Vessel Speed Reduction Programs 2014 and 2016 In 2014, in partnership with local agencies and non-government organizations, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary launched a trial incentive program to slow ships down in the Santa Barbara Channel to reduce air emissions and reduce the likelihood of fatality from a ship strike to endangered whales in the regioIn 2014, in partnership with local agencies and non-government organizations, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary launched a trial incentive program to slow ships down in the Santa Barbara Channel to reduce air emissions and reduce the likelihood of fatality from a ship strike to endangered whales in the regioin partnership with local agencies and non-government organizations, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary launched a trial incentive program to slow ships down in the Santa Barbara Channel to reduce air emissions and reduce the likelihood of fatality from a ship strike to endangered whales in the regioin the Santa Barbara Channel to reduce air emissions and reduce the likelihood of fatality from a ship strike to endangered whales in the regioin the region.

The two - hour program includes a classroom orientation where participants learn about the biology, care, training, and study of this fascinating species and Georgia Aquarium's role in beluga whale conservation.

Who: Registered participants in the Journey with Gentle Giants Dive Immersion Program can sign up for this whale shark or manta ray specialty.

Operating under the authority of the NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Species (Southwest Region) and the Marine Mammal Heath and Stranding Response Program, permit # 932-1905, a rescue mission was planned for the morning of May 14 with the Northern California Whale Entanglement Team (WET), which is comprised of members from The Marine Mammal Center and the Alaska Whale Foundation who are trained to help in these kinds of dangerous rescues.

In 2014, in partnership with local agencies and non-government organizations, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary launched a trial incentive program to slow ships down in the Santa Barbara Channel to reduce air emissions and reduce the likelihood of fatality from a ship strike to endangered whales in the regioIn 2014, in partnership with local agencies and non-government organizations, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary launched a trial incentive program to slow ships down in the Santa Barbara Channel to reduce air emissions and reduce the likelihood of fatality from a ship strike to endangered whales in the regioin partnership with local agencies and non-government organizations, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary launched a trial incentive program to slow ships down in the Santa Barbara Channel to reduce air emissions and reduce the likelihood of fatality from a ship strike to endangered whales in the regioin the Santa Barbara Channel to reduce air emissions and reduce the likelihood of fatality from a ship strike to endangered whales in the regioin the region.

Participants will receive a Student Manual beforehand, an educational tour, additional time in the water for the opportunity of an intimate whale shark or manta ray encounter, collector's pin, bracelet and a PADI Whale Shark or Manta Ray Distinctive Specialty certification card, depending on the program in which you are participawhale shark or manta ray encounter, collector's pin, bracelet and a PADI Whale Shark or Manta Ray Distinctive Specialty certification card, depending on the program in which you are participaWhale Shark or Manta Ray Distinctive Specialty certification card, depending on the program in which you are participating.

We are aboard the Norwegian Sun on an Alaska cruise, in Juneau a whale watching tour is on the program.

Enjoy gentle giants on our WHALE WATCHING, swim and interact with DOLPHINS IN THE WILD, participate on the National Marine TURTLE CAMP Protection Program, admire marine wonders on our SNORKELING AT LOS ARCOS or visiting MARIETAS ISLANDS, immerse on the different habitats for BIRD WATCHING on this tropical birding paradise, or enter through mangrove channels and a Lagoon at SAN BLAS for more biriding and CROCODRILES IN THE WILD.

In a bizarre twist of events many of the whale and dolphin tour operators are former fishermen who have switched to the alternative livelihood program of taking tourists to the best sites in which to see these beautiful creatures, putting their whale and dolphin spotting skills to good usIn a bizarre twist of events many of the whale and dolphin tour operators are former fishermen who have switched to the alternative livelihood program of taking tourists to the best sites in which to see these beautiful creatures, putting their whale and dolphin spotting skills to good usin which to see these beautiful creatures, putting their whale and dolphin spotting skills to good use.

Available in February and March (when gray whales give birth), this eight - day program starts at $ 1,330 and includes five days of kayaking in the Sea of Cortez, with four nights of camping, and one day of gray whale watching.

Swim with the dolphins or with beluga whales in the interaction programs.

In addition to walking along the reef and glass bottom boat tours, the resort offers spectacular snorkeling just off the beach, turtle watching, whale watching, bird watching, great scuba diving, including unique night dives and an array of environmental programs.

We have collaborated on visual artist program with the New Bedford Whaling Museum and marine biologists to create an installation reflecting the little - known whaling history of Hudson; worked with visiting galleries and arts organizations, including NADA, James Fuentes and Zach Feuer; and more recently with local galleries Jeff Bailey and September Galltery and local artists, from those with established reputations now living in the area like Marc Swanson and Jack Walls, to visiting luminaries like Marianne Vitale, Dan Colen and Sterling Ruby, to emerging local Whaling Museum and marine biologists to create an installation reflecting the little - known whaling history of Hudson; worked with visiting galleries and arts organizations, including NADA, James Fuentes and Zach Feuer; and more recently with local galleries Jeff Bailey and September Galltery and local artists, from those with established reputations now living in the area like Marc Swanson and Jack Walls, to visiting luminaries like Marianne Vitale, Dan Colen and Sterling Ruby, to emerging local whaling history of Hudson; worked with visiting galleries and arts organizations, including NADA, James Fuentes and Zach Feuer; and more recently with local galleries Jeff Bailey and September Galltery and local artists, from those with established reputations now living in the area like Marc Swanson and Jack Walls, to visiting luminaries like Marianne Vitale, Dan Colen and Sterling Ruby, to emerging local voices.