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IRN Publications: Working Papers: River Dolphins: Can They Be Saved? 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 degr… Whale and Dolphin Conservation Whale and Dolphin Conservation- International charity dedicated to the worldwide conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Killer Whales: Conservation and Research Killer Whales: Conservation and Research- Outline provided by Sea World describes the importance of legal protections, research and marine zoological parks for species preservatio… The Ocean Alliance The Ocean Alliance- Dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment through research and education. Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG)- Dedicated to the conservation and better understanding of cetaceans in Irish waters. Saving Freshwater Dolphins Means Saving Their Rivers Saving Freshwater Dolphins Means Saving Their Rivers- Article by Debra Boyce of the Christian Science Monitor describes the ecological challenges caused by humans that threaten th… Humpback Whale Humpback Whale- The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this species, the threats and challenges it faces and the conservation efforts being made. SCADPlus: International Dolphin Conservation Programme SCADPlus: International Dolphin Conservation Programme- Offers summaries of legislative activities of the European Union. Find information on measures taken to reduce species mort… Earthtrust - Wildlife Conservation Worldwide Earthtrust - Wildlife Conservation Worldwide- An environmental organization based in Hawaii. ET works to save the dolphins and whales, against whaling, driftnets, and tuna fisheri… Whaling Embargo Hopes on Kiribati Whaling Embargo Hopes on Kiribati- Article discusses the island nation's new membership to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and how it changes the balance of power. Reviewing Scientists Say Proposed Conservation Measures Unlikely To Help Whales Reviewing Scientists Say Proposed Conservation Measures Unlikely To Help Whales- Science Daily article discusses doubts raised by scientists charged by the International Whaling C… BBC News: Extinction Nears for Whales and Dolphins BBC News: Extinction Nears for Whales and Dolphins- Alex Kirby reports that some species are now so endangered they may not survive another 10 years. Features photos and related l… U.S. Changes Meaning of Dolphin Safe Tuna Label U.S. Changes Meaning of Dolphin Safe Tuna Label- Cat Lazaroff describes why the criteria have been changed for tuna harvested in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Includes a discussio… New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust- Dedicated to fostering effective preservation and protection through research. Discover species profiles, information on projects, contacts an… Save The Whales Save The Whales- Organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the species. Includes news, information on research and contacts. Endangered Dolphin Endangered Dolphin- Contains information on the status of the Chinese white dolphin. Includes a summary of threats and population estimates. Dolphins and the Tuna Industry 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 t… The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute- BDRI undertakes scientific research and education to contribute to the conservation of dolphins. Includes details of courses, research, …