Curated OER
Endangered Species
For this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining types of endangered species. There are 21 biology terms located in the word search.
NOAA
Noaa: Pmel: Acoustic Monitoring, Bioacoustics
Outlines the National Marine Mammal Laboratory's project studying whale acoustics (the sounds whales make). Links to clear acoustics tutorial. Also includes whale biology, with acoustic descriptions and sound clips of their calls. Very...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Fin Whale (Balaenoptera Physalus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Balaenoptera Physalus, more commonly known as the fin whale.
Other
Shark Friends Whale Page
Dive down deep with these creatures and learn more about them without leaving your computer. Site contains information on different types of whales such as gray, northern right, fin, blue and other species.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Fin Whale
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the fin whale with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Fin Whale
Gives some basic information about the fin whale, which can be seen in eastern Canada's waters during its summer migration. There is concern about the fin whale population, as it has not regained its robustness since bans on whale...
NOAA
Noaa: Endangered Whales
"There are currently seven species of cetaceans in U.S. waters that are protected under the Endangered Species Act." This site provides links to each species as well as provides colorful and engaging pictures.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Fin Whale
The largest recorded fin whale was a female about 27 m long, weighing more than 100 tons. Fin whales are sleek, fast swimmers. Learn more about the Balaenoptera physalus, more commonly known as a Fin Whale, in this easy-to-read species...