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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.
Whale and dolphin species of interest for whale watching around the world
Would you like to learn more about the species that can be observed in different locations around the world? Click on one of the icons below for more detailed species descriptions and information about their distribution, ecology, and conservation status. While there are over 80 species of whales and dolphins, here we feature 20 species of interest for whale watching. You can also download a series of A4 PDF factsheets or consult a table with the latest global population estimates of most whale species.
