Scientists active in marine research have answered visitors' on-line inquiries since January 1996. It's a fun, personal and exciting way to learn about scientific principles or to ask questions about real-world research. Questions and answers are archived on-line for everyone to review. Our databases provide a system for collecting, sharing and analyzing scientific data and related information. Students can post data from their own whale watch trips, then compare it to other data collected by students around the world.
Access is simple and user-friendly, allowing for queries by students and researchers.
By including national and international whale information, this database is useful for year-round study by professionals and amateurs alike. WhaleNet is at the forefront of whale and marine conservation. All the latest data and reports on the endangered Northern Right Whale are posted here, for example. We are the recognized public information source for Right Whale conservation programs, sightings and recovery plans. Resources for Teachers Teachers will find practical lesson plans and classroom activities posted throughout the WhaleNet Web site.