The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute - BDRI undertakes scientific research and education to contribute to the conservation of dolphins. Includes details of courses, research, resources and support. Dolphins and the Tuna Industry - Complete text of the book that presents key conclusions about the controversial killing of thousands of dolphins each year during tuna fishing in the eastern tropical Pacific. Endangered Dolphin - Contains information on the status of the Chinese white dolphin. Includes a summary of threats and population estimates. Save The Whales - Organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the species. Includes news, information on research and contacts. New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust - Dedicated to fostering effective preservation and protection through research. Discover species profiles, information on projects, contacts and news. U.S. Changes Meaning of Dolphin Safe Tuna Label - Cat Lazaroff describes why the criteria have been changed for tuna harvested in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Includes a discussion of potential impacts on dolphin populations. BBC News: Extinction Nears for Whales and Dolphins - Alex Kirby reports that some species are now so endangered they may not survive another 10 years. Features photos and related links. Reviewing Scientists Say Proposed Conservation Measures Unlikely To Help Whales - Science Daily article discusses doubts raised by scientists charged by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to review the effectiveness of sanctuaries for conservation. Whaling Embargo Hopes on Kiribati - Article discusses the island nation's new membership to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and how it changes the balance of power. Earthtrust - Wildlife Conservation Worldwide - An environmental organization based in Hawaii. ET works to save the dolphins and whales, against whaling, driftnets, and tuna fisheries. SCADPlus: International Dolphin Conservation Programme - Offers summaries of legislative activities of the European Union. Find information on measures taken to reduce species mortality during tuna fishing. Humpback Whale - The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this species, the threats and challenges it faces and the conservation efforts being made. Saving Freshwater Dolphins Means Saving Their Rivers - Article by Debra Boyce of the Christian Science Monitor describes the ecological challenges caused by humans that threaten the species group. Features links to related sites. Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) - Dedicated to the conservation and better understanding of cetaceans in Irish waters. The Ocean Alliance - Dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment through research and education. Killer Whales: Conservation and Research - Outline provided by Sea World describes the importance of legal protections, research and marine zoological parks for species preservation. Whale and Dolphin Conservation - International charity dedicated to the worldwide conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises. IRN Publications: Working Papers: River Dolphins: Can They Be Saved? - Elizabeth Carpino provides a summary of the threats to the world's freshwater dolphins caused by habitat degradation and habitat loss. Published by the International Rivers Network.