ABOUT THE HUMPBACK WHALE Humpback whales are found in every ocean in the world. Their Latin name, Megaptera novaeangliae, means “big wing of New England.” It refers to their giant pectoral fins, which can grow up to 16 feet long, and their appearance off the coast of New England, where European whalers first encountered them. They […]

Read More Humpback Whale

ABOUT THE COMMON BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN Bottlenose dolphins are well known as the intelligent and charismatic stars of many aquarium shows. Their curved mouths give the appearance of a friendly, permanent smile, and they can be trained to perform complex tricks. Intelligence and Echolocation In the wild, these sleek swimmers can reach speeds of over 18 […]

Read More Bottle nose Dolphin

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA SEA LION The clichéd circus seal—obligingly balancing a ball on its nose and jumping through hoops—is typically a California sea lion. But in the wild, the California sea lion is a sleek animal, faster than any other sea lion or seal. These eared seals top out at speeds of some 25 miles […]

Read More California Sea Lion

ABOUT THE BLUE WHALE Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons. Their tongues alone can weigh as much as an elephant. Their hearts, as much as an automobile. Diet of Krill […]

Read More Blue Whale

ABOUT THE HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL Most seals are at home in frigid waters, but the Hawaiian monk seal is a rare tropical exception. Habitat Hawaiian monk seals live in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. These small islands and atolls are either uninhabited or little-used by humans. They are also surrounded with teeming coral reefs, which […]

Read More Monk Seal