Writing an entire article about whale transportation, without even a subtle nod to Star Trek IV, or even a reference to tank material and the process of its invention, is borderline criminal. What is this, the dark ages?
They should have also talked to M.A.S.A, the Mexicano Aeronáutica y Spacio Administración, they will deliver sub-orbital whales for 200$ in 2005 dollars.
long live the zygons!