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Provides information on humpback whales in Antongil Bay, Madagascar. Measurement of humpbacks; Information on the whales' aerial and acrobatic displays; Number of whales in the bay.

Features humpback whales found in the town of Gamba, off the coast of Africa. Mating behavior; Location of mating ground; Effect of petroleum exploitation and a growing fishing industry.

Focuses on the Wildlife Conservation Society's (WCS) involvement in the protection and researches on jaguar wild cats and humpback whales. Amount donated by Jaguar Cars to WCS to fund surveys on jaguar's status around the world; Population and distribution study on humpback whales in Madagascar.

Reports on the plan of an oil corporation to conduct seismic surveys that would coincide with the breeding season of humpback whales in Gabon. Background on seismic survey; Effects of the survey on whales and other cetaceans; Actions taken by the World Conservation Society regarding oil exploration procedures.

Presents information on a law passed by the Ministries of Madagascar which governs the codes of conduct for whale-watching. Basis of the law; Importance of Madagascar's coastal waters for humpback whales; Effects of whale-watching.