How often do people see whales?
It is estimated that less than 1% of people living on planet Earth will see a whale in their lifetime. Therefore, any time you see a whale, even one whale, you are truly privileged. To see many whales at one time, as we often do, is a sight VERY few people will ever get a chance to see.
Where are the most whale sightings?
Top Whale-Watching Destinations
- Santa Barbara, California.
- Monterey Bay, California.
- Kodiak Island, Alaska.
- San Juan Islands, Washington.
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
- Virginia Beach.
- Long Island, New York.
- Cape May, New Jersey.
How often do whales come up for air?
Their maximum is about 15 minuets but on average we see them surface at least once a minute while moving quickly or every 3-5 minutes when travelling.
How often do whale watching tours see whales?
How often do you see whales? That depends on the experience of the company and the current whale activity. However, most operators are in contact with other vessels or whale spotters and in general we hear that whales are typically seen on over 80% of the tours.
Is there an app to track whale sightings?
Whale & Dolphin Tracker app, available from the App Store or Google Play, allows you to log sightings in real time, create a full GPS track, and upload photos from your mobile device.
How does the whale and Dolphin tracker work?
Members of the public can participate in our research as community scientists by using the Whale & Dolphin Tracker to submit marine wildlife sightings from locations worldwide. Whale & Dolphin Tracker allows you to log sightings in real time, create a full GPS track and upload photos from your mobile device.
What kind of research does NOAA do on right whales?
NOAA Fisheries conducts various research activities on the biology, behavior, and ecology of the North Atlantic right whale. The results of this research are used to inform management decisions and enhance recovery efforts for this endangered species.
How many right whales are left in the world?
A right whale breaches. Credit: NOAA Fisheries. The North Atlantic right whale is one of the world’s most endangered large whale species, with less than 400 individuals remaining.