🐋 Are you planning on going whale watching this year? No matter where you go in the world - here's a great guide on choosing a responsible whale watch tour. 🩵 "Selecting a whale watching tour from the plethora of options you are likely to discover online, or the brochures you find in your local hotel or tourist office, is not easy. Hopefully after visiting the International Whaling Commission’s online Whale Watching Handbook, you will also want to ensure that you choose a responsible whale watching experience. Here is a quick checklist that you can use to help you identify a responsible whale watch tour operator, and a handy acronym (SCORE) that will help you to remember the key attributes of a good tour. Look for an operator that prioritises: SAFETY: Choose an operator that provides life jackets, conforms with local permitting and licensing regulations, has good communications with shore, and conducts a safety briefing for passengers before departure. CONSERVATION: Choose an operator that contributes to the conservation of whales and dolphins in some demonstrable manner. ON-BOARD EDUCATION: Choose a tour that includes opportunities to learn about whales or dolphins from a guide or interpreter. REGULATIONS: Ensure that the operator follows local regulations in place to protect whales and dolphins. ENVIRONMENT & COMMUNITY: Choose an operator that demonstrates a commitment to the environment and the local community. You can evaluate a tour operator’s SCORE by asking questions when you visit their office or phone to book a tour. But you can also use the SCORE acronym to evaluate and compare the information that operators present on their websites if you are booking a tour online. Look for signs of their commitment to these principles. For more information consult the IWC/CMS online whale watching handbook." Link available on our website - where you can also book online! (fb)

What a great story! Thank you 7 News Brisbane! Join us to experience this unique behaviour this year! Book online at www.pacificwhale.com.au (fb)