HUMPBACK WHALE
Whale Watching Holidays
Humpbacks are renowned for their extraordinary and complex songs. These songs can last for hours and are specific to different populations. Humpbacks have a worldwide distribution with two stocks in the north Atlantic Ocean and two stocks in the north Pacific ocean. The western north Atlantic holds the healthiest population of humpbacks. Humpbacks live in groups of 2-5 individuals and up to 77 years. They weigh 25-30 tonnes.
Humpback whales are classified as Vulnerable by the 2000 IUCN Red List. Global threats include hunting, human disturbance, habitat loss, prey epletion, pollution, entanglement in nets and collisions with vessels. Breeding takes place in tropical waters in the winter, usually once every two years.
HUMPBACK WHALE TRIPS
- Gain a unique understanding of this natural phenomenon
- Join the country's top marine biologists and photographers
- Boat viewing and snorkelling only no dive experience needed
- Helps support the Endangered Wildlife Trust in South Africa
PRICE: £2'035
DATES: 04/06/2009, 10/06/2009
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- Allows better access and a longer time at sea
- Watch bottlenose dolphins surf your boats bow
- Be guided by an expert whale researcher
- Up close and personal with Hunmpback Whales
PRICE: From: £1,780
DATES: 27/06/2009, 05/09/2009
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- Access some of Alaska's most stunning scenery
- Travel aboard a luxury motor yacht carrying a maximum of 36
- Wide range of activities available
- An excellent chance of whale and bear sightings
PRICE: From £2,495 per person
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