Hardy wrote numerous scientific papers on plankton, fish and whales.

It began as a small exhibit on whales in the town's hotel in summer 1997.

"There were reports of intense vessel activity such as three boats moving in at the same time on right whales," an endangered species.

Studies have been inconclusive about the impact of tour boats on whales.

I kept perfectly still and said flatly: "What else is there on whales?"

This is an ectoparasite that lives exclusively on humpback whales.

"I am going to mention a report I did for school on whales," he said.

Too many boats on too few whales obviously would be detrimental.

Kelp Gulls have been observed feeding on live right whales since at least 1996.

Nevertheless, the minister who depended on whales cast up must have had a trying time of it.