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BC
Whale Watching Etiquette
Scientists, naturalists and whale experts say that whale watching
does not appear to bother these sea faring mammals, providing
it is done responsibly.
Grey
Whale
Most
of the commercial whale watching operators follow the National
Marine Fisheries Service whale-watching guidelines. They are
as follow:
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Never
operate vessels at speeds faster than the whales while travelling
parallel within 100 yards.
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Operate
vessels at a constant speed while paralleling or following
whales within 100 yards.
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Vessels
should never cause the whale to change directions.
- Aircraft
should not fly lower than 1,000 feet and stay 100 yards from
the whale.
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Never
interrupt the usual behavior of the whales. Do not cause them
to change direction rapidly, to swim faster, or to swim erratically.
Boats should not approach whales directly from the front or chase
them from behind. Hindering a whale's normal activities is harassment
and against the law. Please use common sense when out whale watching.
Let us all do our part to protect the whales and other sea creatures.
Protection and conservation will help to insure that these majestic
mammals remain with us, so that our grandchildren and great-grandchildren
can enjoy them.
BC
Whale Watching Companies: Tours & Charters
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