"Besides whales and dolphins, they are the vocal champions of the sea," Dr. Bass said.

The Kurds, who have had broad autonomy in the north since 1991, have been the most vocal champions of a decentralized government.

McCarthy is a very vocal champion of edgy post-war European lit.

A noted environmentalist, he has been a vocal champion for the cause of environmentally friendly golf courses.

But he has been a vocal champion of education issues and has been active in issues relating to the Caribbean.

What happened to that very vocal champion of the underdog?

As the city's highest-ranking public official, the mayor is often perceived as the most vocal champion of public education.

Indeed, she had been JD's most vocal champion.

For years, the Swedish Government has been a vocal champion of peace and disarmament, a stand that is a source of national pride.

But if these ideas still need a vocal champion, Ms. Meier is among the best.