Is whale watching good for the Environment?
Is whale watching good for the Environment? Benefits to whales and marine ecosystems Responsible whale watching can greatly benefit whales and other marine life. During whale watching tours, guests are often educated on the importance of respecting and protecting these animals.
Is it ethical to go whale watching?
Whale watching is ethical when we know when we are accepted into the pod. They invite us in, not the other way around and when they do, they come to us. This is their way of saying “Welcome! It's great to 'sea' you; we are interested in you, too!”
What are the disadvantages of whale watching?
So does it harm the mammals? Whale watching can have an impact on their natural behaviour, including their ability to feed, rest and rear their young. This can cause problems in the short and long term, say those working in the field of marine biology. Boats can also collide with the whales, putting everyone at risk.