What are we doing to save the Whales?

Whales are the largest animals that have ever lived on Earth-even larger than dinosaurs.  Unfortunately, some whales are starting to follow in the dinosaurs’ footsteps.   They are in danger of becoming extinct.

These magnificent creatures are threatened by whaling, garbage, chemicals, noise, fishing lines, and more. 

Education is the key to saving whales.  Children, the future of our planet, need to be empowered and know that their actions can promote change.  ‘Whales On Wheels’  (WOW) is an innovative hands-on program - taught by marine biologists - brings whale bones, marine mammal artifacts, and conservation messages to the classroom.  WOW has traveled across the nation visiting school children in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, and California.  WOW is based in Monterey, California.   Call to book a lecture.  831.899.9957 & visit the website to learn more: http://www.savethewhales.org.wow.html

**Learn all about whales and other marine mammals:  www.afsc.noaa.gov/nmml/education/

**The Whales:  Voices in the Sea, is an online exhibit–whale calls, games, videos: www.cetus.ucsd.edu/voicesinthesea_org/Flash/

**Greenpeace has been saving whales for over 30 years.  Greenpeace shows kids how to write letters to newspapers and political leaders, and how to help get people to pay attention to whales’ problems:   http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/campaigns/oceans/whale-defenders/iwc/kids-get-involved

**Great idea for kids at school:  Have a whale fundraiser.  For ideas, download Greenpeace’s “Bake Sale for the Whales” kit: http://members.greenpeace.org/article/docs/97/bake_sale_toolkit.pdf

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