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Whales: Giants of the Ocean Whales are among the largest and most remarkable animals on Earth. These marine mammals live in oceans around the world, from warm tropical waters to the cold seas surrounding the poles. Life Beneath the Surface Although whales spend their lives in water, they breathe air through blowholes located on top of their heads. They must regularly return to the surface to breathe before diving again in search of food or traveling through the ocean. Whales are warm-blooded, give birth to live young, and nurse their calves with milk. A thick layer of fat called blubber helps protect them from cold water and stores energy during long migrations. Two Main Groups Whales are generally divided into baleen whales and toothed whales. Baleen whales filter small animals from the water using flexible plates inside their mouths. This group includes blue whales, humpback whales, and gray whales. Toothed…

Whales: Giants of the Ocean Whales are among the largest and most remarkable animals on Earth. These marine mammals live in oceans around the world, from warm tropical waters to the cold seas surrounding the poles. Life Beneath the Surface Although whales spend their lives in water, they breathe air through blowholes located on top of their heads. They must regularly return to the surface to breathe before diving again in search of food or traveling through the ocean. Whales are warm-blooded, give birth to live young, and nurse their calves with milk. A thick layer of fat called blubber helps protect them from cold water and stores energy during long migrations. Two Main Groups Whales are generally divided into baleen whales and toothed whales. Baleen whales filter small animals from the water using flexible plates inside their mouths. This group includes blue whales, humpback whales, and gray whales. Toothed…

Q: How did you get started? Is it something you’ve always wanted to do or has it evolved? A: I didn’t start my professional career with the intention of being a mediator but, in retrospect, the path seems very natural. I was drawn to the legal profession years ago because I had the general notion that I wanted to work on justice and policy matters and law school emphasizes litigation as the way to resolve significant issues. I worked as an environmental litigator, first in private practice and then for the government enforcing environmental laws. But even though I found the issues very important and compelling, I felt there was something about this kind of work that was lacking for me, regardless which side of the lawsuit I was on. Over time, I became involved in community matters where I came to appreciate the value of collaborative effort. About a…