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What Does It Mean to Have Whale SENSE?

Whale SENSE is a voluntary education and recognition program offered to commercial whale watching companies in the U.S. Atlantic and Alaska Regions. Developed in collaboration with the whale watching industry, Whale SENSE recognizes whale watching companies committed to reasonable practices.

Learn more about being SENSE-ible here

The Whale SENSE Acronym

Whale Watch Operators who are SENSE-ible agree to:

Stick to whale watching guidelines
Educate passengers and crew
Notify officials of whales in trouble
Set an example for other boaters
Encourage ocean stewardship