The benefits of dolphin watching

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Whale watching is great fun and as long as it is carried out responsibly, benefits everyone: watchers, operators and local communities - and of course, the whales, dolphins and porpoises who are, the stars of the show!

Responsible whale watching is great . . .

For passengers because it:

  • Allows watchers to enjoy the spectacle of whales and dolphins in their natural environment, rather than in a tank. It is ALWAYS better than going to a dolphinarium!
  • Offers the opportunity to learn about whales and dolphins, the threats they face and what we can do to help
  • Offers people living in whaling regions the chance to meet live whales and maybe, in the process, change hearts and minds

For conservation as it:

  • Provides a research platform for scientists to collect data on the behaviour and ecology of whales and dolphins
  • Can save lives when ‘watchers’ spot whales or dolphins in distress and can alert experts 

Delivers economic benefits by:

  • Providing income for coastal communities
  • Developing local tourism infrastructure
  • Offering a long-term marine tourism activity: many whale species are long-lived and, if treated responsibly, may be viewed in the wild over several decades.

There is no such thing as a typical trip, they vary enormously depending on location, the whale or dolphin species in the vicinity and the type of vessel used: these range from dolphin cruises in St Pete Beach FL, to small yachts and even kayaks.

Whale watching is big business - latest figures show that over 13 million people a year are taking a whale watch trip in over 120 countries and generating a whopping $2.1 billion per year in total revenues!

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