Samantha is an Intern at the Whale and Dolphin Conservation. She is studying Environmental Studies and Biology at SJSU.

Posts by Samantha

Do whales watching boats bother the whales?

It would be great if we could ask the whales themselves! But, until then, we have to interpret their behavior in the presence of vessels and physiology to . . .

How do you Identify Humpback Whales?

By individualizing every whale that we come across, it allows us to monitor their evolution over time which allows us to understand the quality of life they experience . . .

How do you Identify Orcas?

They are possibly the most recognizable species overall other than dolphins, but what you might not know is the fact that orcas are actually subdivided into distinct ecotypes . . .