JWM: Whale watching affects mothers and calves in Peru
Whale-watching has been a fast-growing tourist activity in Peru. The country’s 2,414-kilometer coastline gives visitors plenty of access to humpback whales ...
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Whale-watching boat tours may be banned temporarily
A Washington state task force voted to temporarily ban killer whale-watching boat tours to help save endangered Northwest orcas (Orcinus orca). The team, which ...
JWM: Gray whales change behavior near boats
While the Oregon coast has seen an increase in ecotourism, including boaters hoping to spot gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus), the state had no regulations or ...