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Whales: From the Depths of the National Geographic Collection

Photo: A sperm whale dives near New Zealand.
A sperm whale dives near New Zealand.

Photo by Flip Nicklin

From a pod of melon-headed whales gliding through tropical waters to narwhals in the Arctic, this exhibition gathers the best cetacean photography from National Geographic’s extensive archives. These extraordinary creatures moved from land to the sea about 50 million years ago and have evolved to exploit the ocean environment, developing streamlined bodies and leading complex social lives.

Some species have traditionally been killed for their blubber, oil, and ivory teeth. Extensive commercial hunting in the 19th and 20th centuries contributed to large-scale population declines. Today threats include ocean noise, pollutants, and accidental drowning in commercial fishing operations. Although the International Whaling Commission issued a worldwide moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986, many whale populations are still at all-time lows. Scientists are working to understand these creatures and design appropriate conservation measures.

Details: 33 large Sintra-mounted labeled prints, title panel, text panel, 4 crates

Tour Schedule:
August 4-September 7, 2009
Montreal, Canada

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