Understanding Responsible Whale Watching - The Future
If the future of the whales in the Pacific Northwest is going to be guaranteed (and the same general theory applies to all the major marine eco-systems of the world), it is essential that the human practices of the past and potentially those of the future, be carefully examined and the difficult lessons learned thoroughly. The efforts of researchers and the whale watching community must be clearly understood if the survival of these 'southern resident' killer whales is to be ensured.
From the perspective of the whale watching industry in their self-appointed role of 'shepherds' to the whales, they have helped to educate thousands of people about the importance of awareness both of the whale's environment, and about their own vital role in protecting our world's most valuable of resources. Continuing the enlightenment of the huge impact on, and importance of, the mysterious world of "inner space" to humans, whale populations are recovering slowly. With the birth of at least two new calves in 2002 to resident L-pod, another in K-pod, and the successful human intervention reunite "Springer" to her northern resident A-pod, it would appear that the whales are recognizing this effort as well. With a tail slap "wave" and an orca-style squeal of "thanks" for a job well done, whales are sending a new message to humans. This time around, however, it is one worth mutual respect and love.
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Recent Sightings
August 27. 2008: It's been a very good week so far... and it's only Wednesday! We spent Monday out west with a couple of humpbacks and I must say that west right now is amazing... Race Rocks is quickly getting crowded with Steller and California sea lions. Yesterday was superpod all day in the San Juans and transients out west! I was out on the west side of San Juan this morning as the resident orcas made their way north and the zodiacs are hanging out with a group of transient killer whales this afternoon!! It's great out there at this time of year!
August 25. 2008: We've had whales all of this past week! Transient killer whales in very large groups, superpod - which is all of the resident orcas -, minke whales and humpback whales!!! Wonder what surprises are in store for this week... I'll keep you posted!
August 15. 2008: What a fantastic day on the water...
some boats went west this morning to escort some Lpod members out of the straight of Juan de Fuca while other boats went east to spend time with the L12's...
this afternoon was a treat as J's, K's and some L's came around Iceberg Point in very tight groups... it was absolutely breathtaking!!! The orcas were spyhopping, breaching, tail lobbing, close knit... it was a sight to see...
All pods were around well into the evening... our last boat was enjoying the tranquility of the evening trip with the orcas... slowly moving west...
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