All articles tagged with #whale watching
During a whale watching tour near Sri Lanka, a sea turtle trapped in a fishing net was rescued by a group of tourists and guides, highlighting the issue of marine debris and the importance of conservation efforts.
Whale watchers near Cape Ann, 10 miles north of Gloucester, spotted two great white sharks, a rare and remarkable sighting according to naturalist Amanda Johnston.
Heartbreaking footage captured off the coast of Norway shows two young orcas desperately trying to save a dying older male orca named "Hunchy." The footage, believed to be the first of its kind, shows the younger orcas attempting to keep Hunchy afloat and repeatedly circling back to try to revive him. The older orca appeared skinny and hadn't eaten for a long time. After about 50 minutes, the younger orcas gave up, and Hunchy was seen floating motionless below the surface. The incident sheds light on the behavior of orcas when an adult member of their group is dying, a phenomenon that has not been observed before.
The final moments of an adult orca, known as Hunchy, have been captured in what is believed to be the first footage of its kind. Whale-watchers observed two younger orcas holding Hunchy at the surface to help him breathe, indicating that he was in trouble. The footage shows Hunchy floating motionless before sinking, while the younger orcas attempted to "activate" him. This could be the first time the death of an adult orca has been filmed in the North Atlantic, shedding light on how orcas behave when a member of their group is dying.
Feisty orcas off the coast of Spain have been causing chaos for boaters, with over 500 interactions reported in the past few years. Around 250 cases involved actual damage, including serious damage to 60 vessels and the sinking of three boats. Experts are trying to understand this odd behavior and assess the risks posed to humans. The question of whether to cancel plans for whale watching remains unanswered.
A video captured in Mexico shows a grey whale seeking help from a whale-watching captain to have parasites picked off its head. The captain, Paco Jimenez Franco, has been working in the industry for 20 years and has developed a bond with the whales. The footage shows the whale approaching the boat and spinning around as Franco removes whale lice from its head. Grey whales have a love-hate relationship with these parasites, as they can be beneficial but also irritating. This heartwarming interaction highlights the unique bond between humans and marine animals.
A video captured in Mexico shows a gray whale seeking help from a whale-watching captain to have parasites picked off its head. The captain, Paco Jimenez Franco, has been working in the industry for 20 years and has developed a bond with the whales. The footage shows the whale approaching the boat and spinning around as Franco removes whale lice from its head. Gray whales have a "love-hate relationship" with these parasites, which can be beneficial but also irritating due to their sharp claws. The incident highlights the unique interaction between humans and marine animals in the region.
A group of whale watchers spotted a 12-foot great white shark feasting on a juvenile gray seal in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary off Cape Cod, marking the first great white shark sighting of the season. Officials warn that sharks are back in the area and advise visitors to be "shark smart" when venturing out into open waters. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy recommends staying close to shore, swimming in groups, avoiding marine life, and paying attention to flags or signs.
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