Whale Watching

- Originated as an organized activity in 1955 in CaliforniaPinnacle Travel: Whale Watching
- Available in over 50 countriesPinnacle Travel: Whale Watching

Whale watching is the activity of observing whales in their natural habitat. It is primarily a recreational activity, but serves scientific purposes as well.
Popular Whale Watching Destinations
1. Kaikoura, New Zealand
2. Hervey Bay, Australia
3. Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Maine
Types of Whales Commonly Seen
1. Gray Whale
2. Sperm Whale
3. Humpback Whale
4. Blue Whale
5. Minke Whale
6. Killer Whale, which is actually a dolphin
Whale Watching Tips
1. Alternate between using and not using binoculars. Binoculars can be hard to look through on a moving boat and restrict your viewing area.
2. Whales move about five miles per hour. They move south in the winter and north in the spring.
3. Whales normally swim in a cycle of 3 to 5 blows, 30 second apart, followed by a three- to six-minute dive.
4. Dress warmly.
5. Wear sunscreen.
What to Bring
- Binoculars
- Rubbersoled shoes
- Warm clothes or blanket
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Camera or Camcorder
- Playing cards or book

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  A comprehensive guide to the whales of the world and where to see them. Every year, more than four million people go whale watching, and the numbers keep growing. This beauti...
  
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  Personal, anecdotal, and highly engaging, Watching Giants opens a window on a world that seems quite like our own, yet is so different that understanding it pushes the very ...
  
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