WHALE TRACKERS is a series of documentary programs that journey across the world’s oceans to explore the lives of whales, dolphins and porpoises. We join international scientists on expedition investigating and shedding new light on the mysteries of these animals and their struggles for survival in a rapidly changing world. WHALE TRACKERS examines how we [...]

gallery 2 gallery 3 gallery 4 gallery 5 gallery 6 gallery 7 gallery 8 gallery 9 gallery 10 gallery 11 gallery 12 gallery 13 gallery 14 gallery 15 gallery 16 gallery 17 GALLERY Synopsis: “Southern Right Whales of Argentina” is an educational documentary film by Chris and Genevieve Johnson. It explores the natural history and [...]

gallery 2 gallery 3 gallery 4 gallery 5 gallery 6 GALLERY What does it mean to save whales, dolphins and porpoises if their habitat is left unprotected? Marine Protected Areas, also known as MPAs or Marine Sanctuaries, are the equivalent of national parks and protected areas on land. Erich Hoyt is an author and senior [...]

Check out some images of the diversity of whales and dolphins from different areas of the planet! Click on the image to view the gallery and tell us what you think. Feel free to ask questions about how we took the photo or facts about the animals. Whales Dolphins Want to learn more about how [...]

Sperm whales are cosmopolitan animals. They inhabit the blue waters of all of the world’s oceans and are often found in deeper offshore areas around canyons and trenches. They can also be found close to shore around volcanic islands such as the Azores, the Galapagos and the Canary Islands, where steep drop-offs run along the coast.

The sperm whale is the world’s largest toothed predator. It also has the largest brain, the largest nose, and lives its life among a strongly bonded family group. These factors alone make sperm whales among the most fascinating creatures on Earth, and a species I am captivated by.

Longer than wider, 3,800 kilometers separate the western most point from the distant eastern shore, while its greatest breadth does not exceed 700km. Its average depth is 1,429 meters, and its surface covers an area of 2.5 million square kilometers, about 1% of the total of the surface of the world’s oceans.

Our education reports are created to contribute directly to the longterm conservation of the natural world, by offering them freely for use by teachers and students. PROGRAMS Whale Trackers - Exploring the Lives of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises. The marine environment needs the next generation to value, and recognize the complexities involved in achieving meaningful protection [...]