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As the Gulf of Maine warms, whale distributions are changing. It is crucial to know about the movements of whales to help protect them. We need to have more eyes on the water in spring and fall to spot whales who otherwise would go undocumented. Working together, we will fill those sightings gaps to ensure whales are protected.
With your support, we will:
- Conduct dedicated whale surveys on charter vessels in the spring and fall
- Involve fish harvesters, bird watchers, and others on the water in reporting whale sightings through our BOSS (Blue Ocean Society Spotters) Program.
We recently received a generous grant of $7,500 to conduct more whale surveys, but need to raise an additional $4,900. Can you help? Every gift makes a difference!
Your Giving Tuesday gift will increase the number of whale surveys and expand our reporting program. It is crucial to document whale movements to ensure these animals aren’t harmed. Click here to donate now
Last year, we were fortunate to be out on the water in April to look for whales. During our very first trip, we spotted four right whales! We reported the sightings to NOAA. This triggered a voluntary speed reduction for boats over 65 feet in length. Leading causes of right whale mortality include ship strikes and entanglement. Slowing ships down can reduce the chance of mortality if a ship strike occurs. With less than 350 right whales in the population, every element of protection helps. The surveys last spring made us realize the intense need for increasing survey effort in our area. Not only did we see right whales, but we spotted humpback whales that hadn’t been seen in other areas. Your support will help fill crucial knowledge gaps.
Thank you in advance for your generous support! Click here to make your tax-deductible gift
