Web Directory

» ACS - American Cetacean Society
   Publishes a journal “Whalewatcher” and provides online summaries of selected articles on cetaceans, and Fact Packs for schools. Also organizes whale watching trips for education and fundraising purposes.
   http://www.acsonline.org/

» Acoustics Monitoring Program - Bioacoustics
   A study to assess the potential of long range acoustic monitoring of marine mammals.
   http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/acoustics/whales/bioacoustics.html

» Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums
   Provides an educational resource for marine mammals and their environments.
   http://ammpa.org

» AquaThought Foundation
   This is a privately funded research organization dedicated to the exploration of human dolphin interaction. Research includes neurological imaging of dolphins and wellness.
   http://www.aquathought.com/

» Biology Learning Center
   Resources on coral reefs, marine ecology, oceanography, dolphin biology, conservation, biodiversity and research expeditions.
   http://www.marinebiology.org/science.htm

» Cascadia Research Collective
   This is a non-profit scientific and education organization founded primarily to conduct research needed to manage and protect threatened marine mammals.
   http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/

» Dolphins of Monkey Mia Research Foundation
   Articles on dolphin reproduction, calf development, male alliances, foraging strategies and how dolphins interact with sharks.
   http://www.monkeymiadolphins.org/res_findings.htm

» European Cetacean Society
   This non-profit organization holds an annual conference with workshops for students and produces an on-line newsletter.
   http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/

» Foundation for Marine Environment Research Centre for Coastal Field Studies
   Conducts research into the ecology and habitat conditions of cetaceans.
   http://www.ores.ch/

» Global Research and Rescue
   Non-profit animal organization that assists marine mammals, whales, dolphins and terrestrial animals.
   http://www.grrescue.org

» Indonesia Oceanic Cetacean Program
   Includes visual and acoustic surveys, identifications of sensitive marine areas and ocean conservation initiatives.
   http://www.apex-environmental.com/index.html

» Jaap's Marine Mammal Pages
   Classification, common names, biology, images, full text research, publications and news related to cetaceans and pinnipeds.
   http://rosmarus.com/

» Jennifer Dearolf's Home Page
   Includes information about research on muscle development in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and Florida manatees.
   http://www2.hendrix.edu/biology/dearolf/index.html

» Lab of Sara J. Iverson
   Research on the physiology and ecology of marine mammals. Includes list of publications and field work image gallery.
   http://fatlab.biology.dal.ca/

» Marine Biology - Marine Mammals
   Covers the three orders: Cetacea - whales, porpoises, dolphins; Pinnipedia - seals, sea-lions, walruses; Sirenia - manatees and dugongs.
   http://www.lifesciences.napier.ac.uk/teaching/MB/MB15.html

» Mediterranean Cetaceans
   Dedicated to research on the free ranging species. Features information, pictures, publications and projects.
   http://www.delphismdc.org/

» Project Interlock
   Since 1977 this project, set up by Wade Doak in New Zealand, has been researching the capacities of cetaceans in the wild.
   http://www.wadedoak.com/projectinterlock.htm

» Society for Marine Mammalogy
   Evaluates and promotes the educational, scientific and managerial advancement of marine mammal science.
   http://www.marinemammalogy.org/

» Tethys Research Institute
   Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the marine environment. Offers field course data, publications and images.
   http://www.tethys.org/

» The Oceania Project - Caring for Whales, Dolphins and the Oceans
   This non-profit research and information organization is dedicated to raising awareness of Cetacea and the ocean environment. Research includes photo ID and genetic and DNA studies.
   http://www.oceania.org.au/

» WhaleResearch.org
   The Center for Cetacean Research and Conservation, CCRC, has undertaken studies on the biology, behavior, and ecology of a variety of cetaceans in the South Pacific and the Bahamas, including the Cook Islands Humpback Whale survey.
   http://www.whaleresearch.org/

» Whales and Dolphins
   Website showcases information and photographs concerning marine mammals with an emphasis on whales and dolphins.
   http://www.whale-images.com

» Witness for the Whales: DNA Surveillance
   This is a service for the identification of whales, porpoises and dolphins using DNA sequences.
   http://www.cebl.auckland.ac.nz:9000/page/whales/title