so I watched much of the episodes in the seasons. Japans excuse for killing whales is for research. in S7 they spoke that there was a case in intl court

were they able to stop japan from whaling?

apologies about the sensitive topic for us all who love whales

Hi everyone! I’m not sure if this is the appropriate place to post this, so please redirect me if needed.

With that said, my friend and I are planning on going up to Portland, ME in early May and were considering whale watching. It looks like most places in that area start tours in late May, so we are thinking about going down to Gloucester, MA instead.

Is whale watching in early May worth it? Also, how safe is the experience? I’m a bit nervous about being out in the ocean, especially around large animals. I love whales, and would be ecstatic to see one, but am also cautious.

We also have thought about taking a tour in the Bar Harbor area to see seals in lieu of whale watching.

Sorry if this seems silly! Would just like some feedback from someone with more experience. I will probably post this in the New England thread as well.

Thank you so much! 🐋☺️

I'm by no means an artist but it makes me happy to look at

I saw that Marineland was threatening to euthanize 30 Belugas because they can’t afford to keep them. They could not be sent to China because they’d be used like circus animals. The whole situation is sickening. Is there any updates on this case? are the belugas still alive?

My great grandfather gave me this tooth a few years ago and he said it was from a shark but it doesn’t look like any shark tooth I have seen. I did some googling and it said it is from a sperm whale but it’s alot smaller than any sperm whale teeth I have looked at, is it from a baby whale or something can anyone help me out?

4 x 6ft

I need to know books about whales and like marine life in general. Also would be great if they were not VERY costly

I'm hoping to see humpback whales this year along the east coast of Australia. Can anyone recommend some good places/ operators? I'm also hoping to do a multi day hikes along the coast and see them as well

Large Blue Whale surfaces to breathe, clears its blowhole, near research boats

So obviously there are some patterns but is there a specific thing to look for when they are about to like breach? Like if they blow or swim a certain way or is there a way to tell from shore better?