Five new members join WhaleSENSE Whale SENSE welcomes new participants Whale watching is an important industry for many coastal communities from Maine through Virginia. Five new whale watching companies have joined a growing list of companies participating in Whale SENSE. This program, which was initiated by NOAA Fisheries’ Northeast Region, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, … Continue reading Responsible whale watch program expands throughout the east coast
5 Years and 1 Million Passengers– Whale SENSE Milestones
Responsible Whale Watching Program Reaches Milestone For original article, click here. Whale Watching Companies Share Why Whale SENSE Also Makes Good Business Sense Feeding humpback whale. Credit: SBNMS As the Whale SENSE Program enters its fifth year, an estimated 1 million people have been exposed to messages about responsible wildlife viewing. However, this isn’t the … Continue reading 5 Years and 1 Million Passengers– Whale SENSE Milestones
Whale SENSE Featured on Planet Whale
Planet Whale is a website designed to promote responsible whale watching around the world. Passengers can rank their whale watch experiences based on responsible viewing criteria, and search for responsible whale watches globally. When viewers of the Planet Whale website search for whale watches in the United States, the Whale SENSE logo reminds them to … Continue reading Whale SENSE Featured on Planet Whale
Whale SENSE- the smart way to whale watch
(Original post 2012: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/laws/mmpa/anniversary/whalesense.htm) Whale SENSE- The smart way to whale watch Look for the Whale SENSE logo to support program participants. The Northeastern United States is one of the most impressive whale watching destinations in the world, drawing over a million whale watchers each year. Worldwide, whale watching is valued as a multi-billion … Continue reading Whale SENSE- the smart way to whale watch
Responsible Whale Watching Program Protects Whales, Encourages Stewardship
(Original Post June 16, 2011: http://www.nero.noaa.gov/nero/hotnews/NR1118/) As the third year of the WhaleSENSE program gets underway, three more whale watching companies have signed up to practice and promote responsible whale watching. WhaleSENSE is a joint initiative involving NOAA's Fisheries Service, NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society in partnership … Continue reading Responsible Whale Watching Program Protects Whales, Encourages Stewardship