Posts Tagged ‘Responsible Whale Watching’
Nearly 1000 humpbacks seen off southwestern Japan
Good news for whale watching operators and enthusiasts has emerged from Japan (a country normally associated with cruel whale hunts), where the number of humpback whales seen in waters around the southwestern coast of the country during the winter season has reached a record high of 971. Official figures reveal 578 groups consisting of a…
Read MoreNew guidelines introduced to reduce impacts to Southern Resident orcas
The recent Washington State Executive Order and initiation of the Southern Resident Recovery Task Force has already resulted some changes, with new guidelines for the upcoming summer season in the core summer habitat of the endangered Southern Resident orcas. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a voluntary no-go zone for recreational…
Read MoreAnother risky summer for West Coast humpbacks
For the third year in a row, the coast of California has been treated to a “whale spectacular” of humpback whales coming very close to shore, even into San Francisco Bay, giving tourists and residents, both casual onlookers and avid whale watchers, an amazing look into the lives of these magnificent beings. The whales are…
Read MoreThe Forgotten Dolphins: Alternatives to Taking the Plunge
Having a real-life encounter with a whale or dolphin can be pretty cool – an amazing experience that can be awe-inspiring, astounding, and even life-changing for some. But having that experience with captive whales and dolphins is a hollow, false representation of the joy of seeing wild whales and dolphins. Interacting with individuals who are…
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