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HOW TO SYMBOLICALLY ADOPT A NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE

1. CHOOSE AN INDIVIDUAL WHALE, MOTHER/CALF PAIR OR FAMILY GROUP

2. FILL OUT THE ADOPTION FORM EITHER ONLINE OR PRINT OUT

3. SEND ADOPTION FORM BY:

- EMAIL

- PRINT FORM & MAIL TO: 
North Atlantic Right Whale Adoption Program 
24 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1A1  Canada

- PRINT FORM & FAX TO:
506 662 9804

- CALL US:
506 662 3804  (leave your name and number)

RATES:
(Canadian Funds)

INDIVIDUALS - $40

MOTHER & CALF - $75

FAMILIES - 
$100

Donations are tax deductible in Canada

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ADOPTION PACKAGE?

The adoption certificate (suitable for framing) is sent in a portfolio and includes the adoptee(s) name(s).  Each has a photo of the individual whale or matriarch of the family or photos of mother/calf pair.  A Family Tree is also included when adopting a family.  The portfolio will also include information about the adoptive whale(s), North Atlantic right whales and the research station.  A postcard, magnet or bookmark will also be included.

CLASS PROJECTS.  Personalized individual business-size cards can be included for each student as well as a class certificate.  An age-appropriate activity will also be included.

An update on the whales will be sent annually.  To continue receiving this newsletter an annual donation of $15 is required or other right whales can be adopted.

The Grand Manan Whale & Seabird Research Station (GMWSRS) is a registered charity in Canada incorporated in 1981 by its founder, the late Dr. David Gaskin.  We are dedicated to research and education which promote conservation of the marine environment.  Our researchers study seabirds and marine mammals in the lower Bay of Fundy, Canada, and develop/deliver education and stewardship programs through a natural history museum, invited lectures, publications, specific projects, a web site and outdoor exhibits.

Funding for this web site is from the Government of Canada Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk

and donations to the GMWSRS.             
Major Habitat Areas of North Atlantic Right Whales
in the Western North Atlantic
right whale range, western North Atlantic


For even more information about right whales, browse the following websites:
Who has adopted whales recently?

Calvin #2223:

  • Ronald Davies
  • Liane Janes
  • Rosemary Davies-Janes
  • Joellen Valley
  • Twin Valley Elementary Center
  • Mary Lou Campbell
  • Stuart & Riley Miller-Davis
  • Murray & Marcia Stephen
  • Kathy Wheeler
  • Jean Aston
  • Haley & Ben Green
  • Joan Barberis
  • Megan Meloche
  • Elizabeth Calvin
  • Velta Ligers
  • Wednesday 1:30 PM Tutorial Group
  • Wayne Harrison
  • Claudette Bradshaw
  • Maddex Zmurchyk
  • Cathy Edkin
  • Anna & Sarah Campbell & Alice Jiggins
  • Cassidy Connolly
  • Alexis Bacon
  • Kathy & Roy Wheeler
  • Primary Class Cedar Christian Academy
  • Ian & Griffin Campbell
  • Sandra Acebo
  • Cheryl Woodward
  • Malcolm Roberts
  • Susan Morell, Getta Wells, Ron Akerley, Cecile LePage, Rina Dekouchay, Dianne St-Amour, Suzanne MacDonald
  • Sheree Fitch
  • Room 306 Students, Chester Elementary School
  • Peter & Robin Gee
  • Jessie Rogers
  • Graham & Lesley Wilson
  • Ursina Meier, Marilyn Brady, Dwight Brady
  • Linda Anne Seville
  • Chelsea Wilson-Flynn
  • David Johnson
  • Hunter Kenneth Gedgeon Pade
  • Megan Meloche
  • Susan Morell, Gretta Wells, Ron Akerley, Cecile LePage, Rina
  • DeKouchay, Dianne St-Amour & Suzanne MacDonald
  • Sheree Fitch
  • Room 306 Students, Chester Elementary School
  • Peter & Robyn Gee
  • Jessie Rogers
  • Graham & Lesley Wilson
  • Ursina Meier, Marilyn & Dwight Brady
  • Linda Anne Seville
  • Chelsea Wilson-Flynn
  • David Johnson
  • Hunter Kenneth Gudgeon Pade
  • Megan Meloche
  • Monica Elrod
  • Jacob Hancock
  • OSPCA Orangeville & District Youth Club
  • Roddy Bachman, Joan Lang & Hannah Kim
  • Curtis Chaulk
  • Kathy Wheeler
  • Meghan & Hannah Wheeler
  • Simon & Noni Kurek
  • Peter & Robyn Gee
  • Ms Tamarri's Class

  • June Wilton

  • Kathy Riley

  • Mr. Revington's Gr. 4 Adoption Team

  • John Cook, Holland America Line

  • Jim Berra, Carnival Cruise Lines

  • Bob Binder, Oceania Cruises

  • Neil Palomba, MSC Cruises

  • Hans Hesselberg, Costa Cruise Line

  • Jim Burnside, Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Christopher Allen, Royal Caribbean International

  • Scott Kibota, Crystal Cruise Line

  • Deanna J. Austin, Princess Cruises

  • Sue Ann Ostrom

  • Kathy & Roy Wheeler

  • Tom Dow, Carnival Cruise Lines

  • Kathy & Roy Wheeler

  • Coalhurst Elementary School Bottlenose Whale Pod

  • Hannah Baran

  • Freda Heys

  • Miranda Baran

  • Peter & Robyn Gee

  • Gagetown School NB Nature Club

Slash #1303:

  • Miss Slataty's Class
  • Peter & Royn Gee
  • Matthew Kogan
  • Danna Hodgson
  • Anna & Sarah Campbell
  • Russell Public School - Grade 6 Class
  • Tall Ship Whale Adventures
  • Zoe Macer
  • Gary & Lisa McGrory
  • James Whynacht
  • Dave Lam
  • Brenda Dewey, Dale Dewey, Michael Price
  • Gary & Lisa McGrory
  • James Whynacht
  • Dave Lamb
  • Brenda & Dale Dewey & Michael Price
  • Miss Allister &Mrs. Weeks Bonnar Grade 2 Class
  • Diane Gregory
  • Jennifer LeBlanc
  • Margaret Park School Grade 2/3
  • Josh Pilarski
  • Doris Applebaum
  • Aude Velax
  • Robert Durante
  • Hannah Johnston
  • Becca, Maddie & Finn Long
  • Scott Kuhnle

  • Marianne Pedretti

  • Stein Kruse, Holland America Line

  • Joan Di Pietro, Carnival Cruise Lines

  • James Rodriguez, Oceania Cruises

  • Darius Mehta, Silversea Cruises Ltd.

  • Pam Conover, Seabourn Cruise Line

  • Roberto Martinoli, Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Andrew Horton, Royal Caribbean International

  • John S. Stoll, Crystal Cruise Line
  • JLaura Dale, Princess Cruises
  • Doris Applebaum
  • Coalhurst Elementary School Minke Whale Pod
  • Jana Balon
  • Victoria, Jack, Liz and Tim Skelton
  • Pauline, Derek, Mahaliah & Makizak Peddle

    • Kleenex #1142

  • Phyllis Barlow
  • Quinton Mason
  • Rebecca Lynn Giguere
  • Marilla & Kaelyn Harris Vincent
  • Wednesday 1:30 PM Tutorial
  • Judith Arbow
  • Jacob Hancock
  • Stephanie Meier
  • Patrick Gushue
  • Stephanie Lerner
  • Sara Lerner
  • Doris Bannister
  • Tom Gardali & Renée Cormier
  • Liam Derivers
  • Joshua Alpert
  • Joan Robinson
  • Patricia Hornsby
  • Linda Doerrler
  • Linda Doerrler
  • Linda Baty
  • Charlie Lavan
  • Doris Bannister
  • Jessica, Andrew, Daddy & Mommy Hunter
  • Elizabeth Douglas
  • Donald Kumpula
  • Megan Danyow
  • Tom Gardali & Renée Cormier
  • Rosellen McCrory
  • Sylvie Roy
  • Paul Goodwin, Holland America Line
  • Amilcar Cascais, Carnival Cruise Lines
  • Frank Del Rio, Oceania Cruises
  • Kathy Carmichael, Silversea Cruises Ltd.
  • Maurice M. Zarmati, Costa Cruise Line
  • Jennifer Marmanillo, Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Adam Goldstein, Royal Caribbean International

  • Octavio Sanchez, Crystal Cruise Line

  • Rai Caluori, Princess Cruises
  • Richard Pruitt, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
  • Newell Lawson
  • Coalhurst Elementary School Sei Whale Pod
  • St. Andrew's P.S. 7-6 Class
Baldy #1240:
 
  • Lydia & Michael Mason
  • Silke Harenberg
  • Coby Lerner
  • Tyler Lerner
  • Erin Burkin
  • Madison Montague
  • Cindy & Gary Hetherington
  • Donna & Henry Blakeney & Kathleen
  • Kathy
  • Karl Eden
  • Association Environnement Lançonnais
  • Cheam Boon See, Bryan Yong, Jackson Yong
  • Joan Robinson
  • Captain Simon Douwes,Holland America Line
  • Gerald Cahill, Carnival Cruise Lines
  • Jim Lida, Oceania Cruises
  • Richard E. Sasso, MSC Cruises
  • Ruben Perez, Costa Cruise Line
  • Crane Gladding, Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Diana Block, Royal Caribbean International
  • Greg Michel, Crystal Cruise Line
  • Alan Buckelew, Princess Cruises
  • Howard Newhoff, Royal Caribbean International
  • Coalhurst Elementary School Fin Whale Pod
  • Elayne Hunn
  • Owners/Staff and Guests Brier Island Lodge
    •
Drippy-nose #1123:
  • Bill Sharp, Holland America Line
  • Erika Tache, Carnival Cruise Lines
  • Craig Milan, Celebrity Tours
  • Captain Svein Sleipnes, Norwegian Cruise Line
  • John Tercek, Royal Caribbean International
  • Janet Swartz, Princess Cruises
  • Coalhurst Elementary School Beluga Pod
Wart #1140:
  • Brian McDowell, Holland America Line
  • Captain Gaetano Gigliotti, Carnival Cruise Lines
  • Tim Rubacky, Oceania Cruises
  • Cedar Bradley-Swan, Adventure Canada
  • Peter Cox, Seabourn Cruise Line
  • Shannon McKee, Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Kenneth Muskat, Royal Caribbean International
  • Joseph Valenti, Crystal Cruise Line
  • Bobbie Jo Headley, Princess Cruises
  • Coalhurst Elementary School Atlantic Right Whale Pod
  • Owners/Staff and Guests Hillsdale House Inn

Wart #1140 & Family:

  • Oceans Wild, on behalf of the Shops of Confederation Court Mall and 2009 March Break

  • Roxanne Gillett

Slalom #1245:
  • Captain Domenico Tringale, Carnival Cruise Lines
Calvin #2223 & Hobbes #3523:
  • Doug Avery
  • Gwenda Robinson
  • MK Reed
  • Scott Kunhle
  • Dr. John & Mrs. Mason
  • Jesse Kelly
  • Ms. Appleby's Grade 2 Class
  • Shana Wallace
  • Ms Susan's Class
  • Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moore & Family
  • Berola Sennhenn
  • Malia Wenny & Jack Gibbons
  • Year 2 International Tourism & Year 2 Global Tourism and Marketing
  • Verola Sennhenn
  • Malia Wenny & Jack Gibbons
  • Christina Bethman
  • Year 2 International Tourism & Year 2 Global Tourism & Marketing
  • Ann Crossman
  • Debby McNamara, Patricia Love & "Snuggly" McNamara
  • U. of Toronto Innis College Residence Environmental Committee
  • Kris Kearns
  • Hannah, Anna, Madison, Sarah Campbell
  • Haley & Ben Green
  • Alexandra & Sophia Jackson
  • Ms. Smartt's First Grade Class
  • Lesley & Graham Wilson
  • Joanne Carney & Tall Ship Adventures
  • Zoe Wind & Friends Celebrating her 6th Birthday
  • Needham Elementary Shared Schoolers - Primary Class

  • Diane Houle

  • Julia Keil & John Williamson

  • Ava June Makrugin

  • Meghan & Hannah Newman

  • Doug James

  • Jean Marie Dréano

    •
Hobbes #3523:

  • Lynn Torrent, Carnival Cruise Lines

  • Lily Urrutia, Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Cheri Wright, Royal Caribbean International
  • Donna Silvera, Princess Cruises
  • Coalhurst Elementary School Grey Whale Pod
  • Coalhurst Elementary School Blue Whale Pod
  • Nolan
Kleenex #1142 & Drippy-nose #1123:
  • Marlene McVicar
  • Kevin & Lynn Schultz
  • Ms. Feicht's Grade 2 Class
  • Katey Bender, Kerri Lee, Austin Marks, Julia Taylor, Alex Mohr & Pattie Bender
  • Anne Marie Stephen
  • Michael Scott
  • Michael Scott
  • Hernando Middle School Grade 8 Spotlight
  • Heather Rock
  • St. Martha Catholic School
  • Michael & Vanessa Bass

  • Harrison Bond

  • Greystone Heights School - Mrs. Gallenger's Grade 2/3 Class

  • Sue Ashdown

    •
Baldy #1240 & Bugs #1241:

  • Krusa & Hugo Neimlingers
  • Jane Tarn
  • John Littleford
  • Russell Public School - Grade 6 Class
  • Nature Nuts Environmental Club
  • Abby Toll
  • Wild Over Wildlife (WOW!) Club
  • Shirley Deneka
  • Emma Khazzam
    •
Bugs #1241:

  • Terry Thornton, Carnival Cruise Lines

  • Andrew Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Juan Trescastro, Royal Caribbean International

  • Alan Wilson, Princess Cruises

  • Coalhurst Elementary School Arctic Bowhead Whale Pod

Baldy #1240 & Family:
  • Eleanor Linberg
  • Lucy Wassell Smith
  • Martha Showell
  • Kim & Ed Jernigan
  • Tom Haney
  • Maureen Huber
  • Joanne Kenny
  • Sam Wilkins and Mr. Green's Bentley School Class 5B
  • Sam Wilkins in Mr. Green's Bentley School Class 5B
  • The Nasons, Richard & Hildred
  • Andrea Lebowitz & Wayne Wiens
  • Susie Turner
  • Joyce Derksen
  • Leo Baeck Day School
  • Jacob, Sam, Max Hatchette

  • Oceans Wild, on behalf of the Shops of Confederation Court Mall and 2009 March Break

  • Greystone Heights School - Mrs. Gallenger's Grade 2/3 Class

  • Joyce Derksen

  • Evelyn Bishop

  • Sydney & Colin McVoy

  • Residents of Central Place, Owen Sound

  • Madeline Ellms

    •
Kleenex #1142 & Family:
  • Eleanor Linberg
  • Marc & Lynn Majka
  • Zachary, Rebecca & Jared White
  • Debbe Crandall
  • The Haney Family
  • Marga Cullen
  • John Haney & Amanda Jernigan
  • Kent Moore
  • Andrea Kelter
  • Julia Keil
  • Graydon, Samuel, Susanna, Macy Lou, Jackson Wiese
  • Julia Keil
  • Graydon, Samuel, Susanna, Macy Lou & Jackson
  • Eleanor Linberg & grandchildren
  • Susie Turner
  • Rendell/Carey's Grade 1/2 Class & Dunham/Berry/Brydon's Grade 2/3 Class
  • Grace McDougall-Vick and her friends: Kimberly, Casey, Jennifer, Deanna,Jada, Alyssa, Nisholle, Nora, Estelle, Taba, Bisma, Anastasia & Eliane
  • Eleanor Linberg & grandchildren
  • Sue Corey & residents of Central Place
  • Leo Baeck Day School

  • Oceans Wild, on behalf of the Shops of Confederation Court Mall and 2009 March Break

  • Hawkins Path Second Graders

  • Betty Moulton

  • Liam Dane Karasuik

    •
Slash#1303 & Family:
  • Sheilagh Crandall
  • Mary Haney
  • Gail Morrison
  • Shelagh Haney
  • Yolande Roy, Trésors des Océans
  • Ali Zaidi, Smartorange.com
  • Elizabeth Malmberg
  • Staff of the Anchorage Provincial Park
  • New Brunswick Community College, St. Andrews Campus
  • John Williamson
  • Laurence, Carmen Markus & Monica Riek
  • Susie Turner
  • Matthew Collier
  • Leo Baeck Day School
  • Pineview Public School Kindergarten Classes
  • Oceans Wild, on behalf of the Shops of Confederation Court Mall and 2009 March Break
  • Residents of Central Place, Owen Sound
    •
Catspaw #1632:
  • Bob Stone
  • Rick Meadows, Holland America Line

  • Natko Nincevic, Carnival Cruise Lines

  • Philip Naylor, P & O Cruises

  • Maria Prezioso, American Canadian Caribbean Line

  • Michael K. Pawlus, Seabourn Cruise Line

  • Colin Murphy, Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Dustin Nason, Royal Caribbean International

  • Birger Vorland, Crystal Cruise Line

  • Lisa Jensen, Princess Cruises

  • Bob Stone

  • Coalhurst Elementary School Humpback Whale Pod

  • Owners/Staff and Guests Harbourview Inn

  • Chelsea MacDougall

Catspaw #1632 & Resolution #3532:
  • Mrs. Huffman's First Grade Class
  • Lynna Kaucheck
  • Pettes Cove Arts
  • Lindy & Eiliah Townsend
  • Cindy Hansen
  • Tall Ship Whale Adventures
  • Jessie McFee
  • Joyce & Lesley Trites
Catspaw #1632 & Family:
  • Oceans Wild, on behalf of the Shops of Confederation Court Mall and 2009 March Break
Gemini #1150:

  • William A Cook

  • St. Vincent de Paul Whale Club

  • Tino Salud, Holland America Line

  • Rubin Rodriguez, Carnival Cruise Lines

  • Tom McAlpin, ResidenSea

  • Dan Hanrahan, Celebrity Cruises

  • Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Patrick Schneider, Royal Caribbean International

  • Lee Robinson, Princess Cruises

  • Stacey Perry

  • Ron & Debbie Noel

  • Coalhurst Elementary School Grey Whale Pod

  • Noelle Mayer

Gemini #1150 & Family:
  • Leo Baeck Day School
  • Vincent Masey Elementary School
  • Matthew West
Misstip #1156:

  • Mrs. Baker's 3rd Grade Class

  • Ellen Lynch, Holland America Line

  • Vicky Rey, Carnival Cruise Lines

  • Andrew Poulton, Regent Seven Seas Cruises

  • David Thomas, Silversea Cruises Ltd.

  • Steve Riester, Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Doug Santoni, Royal Caribbean International

  • Tim Moore, Fred Olsen Cruise Line

  • Stephen Nielsen, Princess Cruises

  • Coalhurst Elementary School Orca Pod
Misstip #1156 & Family:
  • Leo Baeck Day School
  • Linda Hatchette
  • Mikaela, Ehrin, Nicholas & Luka Turkovich
Radiator #1019:
  • Mr. Plane's Grade Six Class, Claremont Public School
  • Timothy Littley, Holland America Line

  • Joni L. Rein, Carnival Cruise Lines

  • Mark Conroy, Regent Seven Seas Cruises

  • Christian Sauleau, Silversea Cruises Ltd.

  • Edouard Petitson, Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Maggie Pena-Levay, Royal Caribbean International

  • Carol Marlow, Cunard Line

  • Crystal Morgan, Princess Cruises

  • Susan Price

  • Coalhurst Elementary School Grey Whale Pod

Resolution #3532:
  • Beth Lyman
SPECIAL ADOPTION:
  • Debut Global: 
    Kleenex's 1996 calf (#2542) and 2007 grandcalf

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