Whales, Whales, Whales...
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The Bay of Fundy is the summer feeding ground for a number of cetacean species. We see Porpoises up close on practically every trip. In the West Isles area, the most common species of whales seen are Finback and Minke. Endangered Right whales are commonly sighted but further offshore, Humpbacks are also regular visitors to the Bay, so you never know what you might see on any given day. We don't "promise" that you will see a whale because we cannot make promises for Nature. We do have a very high success rate in our whale watching, however, because experience has taught us exactly where to look! We approach whales carefully so that we do not risk harrassing or injuring them. As long as the boats don't move too fast, or try to get too close, they seem happy to carry on their activities without showing signs of being disturbed.
It's more important that the whales continue to return to the Bay of Fundy each season than it is that we get too close to them. Sometimes it's best to just wait and let THEM come as close to us as they want.It's surprising how often we get very good -and close- sightings this way. They always appear to be fully aware of just how close we are to them. Many of the Whale Watching companies operating in the Bay adhere to a voluntary CODE OF ETHICS designed to give the whales needed protection from overzealous whale watchers. The Code dictates approach protocols - both towards the whales - and when other tour boats have viewing priority. We adhere to this code and carry a copy of the code abourd the "Finmaid". Unfortunately, many "weekend" boaters are not aware of the care needed to avoid disturbing the whales!
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