IFAW research vessel to study endangered whales in U.S. waters
YARMOUTH PORT, Mass., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
IFAW's, (the International Fund for Animal Welfare,
www.ifaw.org) research vessel, The Song of the Whale is
contributing to one of the most comprehensive whale studies in
the world - conducting critical research to help save whales
from collisions with ships and entanglement in fishing gear.
IFAW is joining the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
during its 20th anniversary to be part of a world-class
international team studying humpback and fin whales off the
coast of Massachusetts from June 17-28. The research will help
scientists better understand how these endangered whales use the
water column including group foraging, mother and calf feeding
and vocalizations. "Whales face more threats today than ever,
but we can save them," said Patrick Ramage, IFAW Whale Program
Director. "Non-invasive research on living whales in their ocean
habitat is critical to their protection. This