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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Oceans Alive: Whale Dreams

For Students 9th - 10th
You can click on whale spotting in Australia, types of whales, global whale sanctuary and whale songs. View maps and diagrams that can help you spot whales.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Orcas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, are featured on this multimedia site. These video clips, audio clips, photographs and facts will be very beneficial to students doing research projects.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Sleepless at Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you go for a month without sleeping? Most mammals can't, but scientists have found some marine mammals that do. Find out why some orcas and dolphins don't sleep for weeks at a time.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Killer Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very brief overview of the orca or "killer whale."
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Other

Shark Friends Dolphin and Porpoise Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive down deep with these adorable sea creatures and users discover more about them. Includes information on all different types such as the Humpback, Orca, Spinner and many more!
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Dolphins

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn how dolphins eat, sleep, and live together. Bottlenose dolphins and orcas travel the ocean in pods.