Ocean Sounds
Ocean Sounds is a private organization that is dedicated to the research of marine animals, public education, and conservation of the marine environment.
The idea of Ocean Sounds began to be realized in August 2005 with the purpose of combining research with education and tourism. It is based in the Arctic, in Henningsvær, a small old fishing and whaling community in northern Norway, which is right in the heart of the Lofoten Islands.
The new Ocean Sounds CD contains unchanged sounds/”words” of Dolphins, Killer whales, Pilot whales, Sperm whales, seals and fish. It is a compilation of the best recording during our 6 years research.
1. Ocean Sounds-research focuses on the biology and communication of killer whales, long-finned pilot whales and other whales and dolphins found in the waters off Lofoten Islands. This research builds a foundation for an understanding and protection of this unique marine ecosystem.
2. Educational programs and art projects will be used to make research results more accessible to the public, and to educate people about marine animals and their fragile environment. These include: school educational projects, lectures and guided tours and nature- and art -exhibitions.
3. Scientific Tourism will be a way to educate people and support research. By offering marine wildlife safaris, ocean sounds will be able to combine eco-tourism and research projects on Lofoten. Ocean Sounds finances all research projects through tourism.
4. At our Ocean Sounds Science Center, people can learn more about our research, listen to sounds & lectures, enjoy exhibitions and a reading corner. People are encouraged to get involved and support our research programs.
“Ocean Sounds will promote continuous awareness, understanding, and commitment, between the public and scientists, to preserve the unique marine habitat of the Lofoten Islands”
We need your support:
Ocean Sounds does not receive research money from official places, all is financed by tourism and donations. You can help us by sponsoring or by making a donation, or by visiting us!
Help us to keep Lofoten and Vesteralen free of oil exploration!!!
Join the “Folekaksjonen Ojefritt Lofoten og Vesteralen” today and sign the petition. Go to www.folkeaksjonen.no, your vote counts.
Whale Watching Guidelines:
With our 5 years research experience and the help of the WWF Norway, we created a leaflet with new whale watching guidelines. Whale watching in Norway is totally unregulated and there is a need of regulating the boat traffic and human activities around the whales. Whales and whale watching boats are often disturbed by the presence of many boats or boats that drive irresponsible. Please use our guidelines, distribute them and if you go on whale watching tours in Norway, show them to your skipper and guide and ask them to follow it.
You can read more on the WWF’s Norwegian website: www.wwf.no/hvalsafari
Norwegian:
wwf oceansounds hvalsafari retningslinjer 2008
English:
wwf oceansounds whalewatching guidelines 2008
THANK YOU!
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