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.

1. Kaikoura, New Zealand
2. Hervey Bay, Australia
3. Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Maine

1. Gray Whale
2. Sperm Whale
3. Humpback Whale
4. Blue Whale
5. Minke Whale
6. Killer Whale, which is actually a dolphin

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.

• Binoculars
• Rubbersoled shoes
• Warm clothes or blanket
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Camera or Camcorder
• Playing cards or book