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Responsible Management
Responsible Management
Explore this section to find information and resources designed to support managers and regulators
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Preparing for a trip
Preparing for a Trip
Explore this section to find information and resources useful to anyone interested in learning more about responsible whale watching throughout the world
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Industry support
Industry Support
Explore this section to find information and resources useful to whale watching tour operators and guides or other industry professionals
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Species information
Species Information
Click on one of the icons to the right to reveal a full description of the species with photos and labeled illustrations useful for species identification, as well as information on biology, ecology and conservation status of each species. Click here to find downloadable PDF fact sheets for each of the species featured on this site.
The table below contains links to downloadable, printable A4 format Factsheets for the species featured in this handbook. These are designed to provide a quick overview of essential identifying features, distribution and important facts, and can be viewed on screen, or printed (and laminated) for use on vessels during whale watching trips. They are a useful resource for whale watchers, guides, operators, or anyone interested in learning more about whales and dolphins! Full species accounts with more photos and detailed information on ecology, biology and distribution can be found here.
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Blue whale printable PDF factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Bottlenose dolphin printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Bowhead whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Bryde's whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Common dolphin printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Dusky dolphin printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
False killer whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Fin whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Gray whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Harbour porpoise printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Humpback dolphin printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Humpback whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Irrawaddy dolphin printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Killer whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Minke whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Pilot whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Right whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Sei whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Sperm whale printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Spinner dolphin printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Spotted dolphin printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.
Striped dolphin printable PDF Factsheet
An A4 format fact sheet that can be viewed on a phone or tablet, or printed and laminated to be used on vessels during whale watching tours.