Why is whale watching popular?
Why is whale watching popular? While whale watching is most commonly used as a form of recreation, it also serves as an educational and scientific way to study the species without interfering with their habitat or lives.
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!”
How long does a whale watching trip take?
Time: Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. Usually a whale watching tour takes anywhere between 2.5 to 3 hours in order to navigate the ocean in search of different whale species.
Can a whale hurt a cruise ship?
A 2022 study found that out of 49 attacks that year, whales damaged ships in about 73% of interactions. And 25% of those had to be towed back to port. The study's author told Live Science that whales target about one out of every 100 ships passing around the peninsula.
How popular is whale watching?
Over 13 million people across over 100 countries go whale watching every year, feeding a multi-billion dollar industry. AWI supports responsible watching of cetaceans in the wild as opposed to patronizing captive facilities.