Whale Watching Reference Guide

Experience whales in their habitat, not aquariums. Whales and dolphins in captivity has become an unpopular, less accepted concept. As a result, seeing whales on their terms in their own environment is easier than ever.

Get started with the reliable resources listed below, used and recommended by Catherine Clark, artist and whale watch naturalist for more than 10 years, who continues to travel extensively to view whales and participate in programs.

Adventure/Expedition Whale Watching:
Plan your adventure with a tour company specializing in wildlife trips or join a group to view whales while participating in important research.
Overnight/Expedition Whale Watching Trips

Whale Watching Day Trips:
Day trips lasting 3-4 hours are available on both the east and west coasts. Check out suggested tour operators, comments and tips. Whale Watching Day Trips.

Books to Plan Trips:
This writer has planned many trips and learned alot about whales with the books listed. If you want to purchase one, simply follow it's link to Amazon.Com.
Books

Images From Actual Trips:

New England is a great place to see whales. Check out images of Humpback Whales, Finback Whales and Right Whales from actual trips. Images From Actual Trips

Kayaking With Whales:
How exciting to see the 6-foot dorsal fin of an orca from water level! See whales from this unique vantage point. So safe, no experience required for most outings.
Kayak with whales!

Orcas In Captivity:
Think captive whales are happy? Many incidents of injured trainers and troubled whales are kept out of the media. Captive whales are trying to speak out for themselves, but we're not being allowed to listen.

Before visiting another facility keeping whales captive, read some of these news reports you might have missed because that was the intention:
Orcas In Captivity

Whale Rescue:
There are many small groups doing big work to help whales. Your donation to a small organization goes entirely into their programs.

Learn what it takes to save a 50-ton whale from a life-threatening entanglement. Learn about another group that rehabilitates captive dolphins for release into the wild. Consider giving them your support. Check out few of these groups!

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