All @ Sea - Watching out for whales

Whale strikes remain a concern for all seafarers, as does the protection and conservation of these marine giants. Read on for some useful links, tips and resources to help you learn more about avoiding strikes, understanding the habits of whales and factoring their preservation into passage planning. If you spot any broken links, or would like to suggest resources that we have not included here, please do get in touch!

The mariner’s view

This video from the OCEAN project brings together knowledge and experience from seafarers and conservationists around the world for some really practical advice from people who understand conditions at sea – well worth a watch. Find it here.

Protecting blue corridors

The WWF believes that whales and dolphins play a critical role in protecting our climate and ocean health. Its global initiative brings together experts, policymakers and wider industrial stakeholders to design conservation solutions to safeguard whales and dolphins and protect their migratory routes. You can read more about this, and the WWF’s recent report, Protecting Blue Corridors.

Whales on the move

Another useful resource from the WWF is available here. This offers several fascinating facts about the migratory behaviour of whales, as well as the methods being used to ‘map’ their routes and how we can help protect these ocean giants from the threats they are facing.

Seen a whale?

Up-to-date reporting helps map where whales travel, and shape the routes vessels take in future. Log your sightings here.