Welcome to the WhaleNet website. Focusing on whales and marine research, WhaleNet is dedicated to interdisciplinary education. Our Goal is to foster excitement about learning and the environment.
WhaleNet is a collaborative project of the biology departments at Wheelock and Simmons Colleges in Boston, Massachusetts with support from the National Science Foundation and technical assistance from MuseNet-- the Multi-user Science Education Network.
Click here for the WhaleNet Information Packet, providing directions and teaching activities needed to start participating in WhaleNet, and the WhaleNet Overview which gives a brief description of the program. The packet and overview can be either downloaded to your desktop or self forwarded via email.
WhaleNet has been selected for a number of Educational Resources Awards (with links).
*** This site was last updated on August 6, 1997 ***
-- Follow a HOODED SEAL and a HARBOR SEAL, released in Maine on July 9, 1997, via satellite tracking technology on WhaleNet.
Preliminary data, background information, pictures, and maps is available on WhaleNet's Satellite Tagging Observation Program page. Links to information from collaborating institutions such as The New England Aquarium, Northeast Marine Animal Lifeline (University of New England), the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Sea World of Ohio, and Sea World of Orlando will also be included.
Also, track the movements of three LOGGERHEAD TURTLES ("Annie", "Isabelle", and "Aerial") tagged by researchers with the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Georgia.
Data, information, and location maps will be updated regularly as the seals move about the North Atlantic Ocean. Stop back often.
Plans to satellite tag and release two elephant seals (July 28) in conjunction with the Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, California are proceeding as scheduled. Check back this week for more information and data.
Opinions? Reactions? The Why Files wants brief comments for an article about WhaleNet. (Click WhaleNet to send.)
Please help us improve our site by submitting this WhaleNet Survey.
Teacher Survey
Student Survey
As a way of thanking you for completing our Web-site Feedback Form,
you will receive a WhaleNet lapel pin and be entered into a drawing for
the Discovery Channel's CD-ROM "In the Company of Whales".
General Information Pages
ASK a Scientist - You can email questions to a scientist.
Satellite Tagging Programs - Access data, maps, and information on our satellite tagged marine mammals.
Research Vessel Logs, Data and Information - Data and information from research vessels.
1997 Voyage of the Midnight Sun
Slide Shows - Whales, Research, Seals, Kid's Art and Flukes
(Whale Parts)
Movie Collection - "Stephanie" and the Exploading Whale
What's it?? 7/22/97 - Can you Identify this??
Meet "Lucy" the Inflatable Whale - A whale that you can take home.
Links of the Week - Very Interesting links selected by WhaleNet.
Catch of the Day - Current information, notices, professional development, curriculum units, and points of interest.
Data, Case Studies, News, and Listservs - WhaleNet's own archives of ASK answers, data, and information.
Marine Mammal Links and Information - Informative links on a wide range of marine mammal topics.
Weather Info Links - Interesting links for related weather research and information.
WhaleNet Site Search Engine
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Specific and Professional Topics of Interest
Educational Resources, Bibliographies, and Links - Variety of very useful links on species of marine mammals, maps, weather, classification, aquraia, etc.
Affiliate Organizations and Adoption Programs - Groups collaborating with WhaleNet.
1997 WhaleNet Whale Watch Company Participants - Companies to consider using that work with educators and WhaleNet.
NetPal & WhaleNet Registration - Register your class to collaborate with other similar classes.
Curriculum Units & Resources - A variety of units using WhaleNet data and other sources.
Right Whale "Rat" Curriculum Unit - Unit using the movement data of "Rat" on the calving grounds.
Teacher Workshops & Regional Coordinators - WhaleNet contacts around the country for information and assistance.
Professional Development Programs Courses & Workshops - Listing of WhaleNet Professional Develpment Programs and other informative links.
WhaleNet Info Packet, Booklets, and Data Sheets - Download the packet to access information on how to use WhaleNet, how to up-load and down-load data, and teaching activites related to WhaleNet.
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Catch of the Day
Current information, notices, professional development, curriculum units, and points of interest.
Whale Parts Slide Show

ASK a Scientist
Ask questions of scientists active in marine research.
