Archive for August, 2009

ethical whale watching versus whaling

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

WSPAUK asked: As the International Whaling Committee (IWC) meet in Madeira to decide the fate of the worlds whales, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and naturalist /WSPA supporter Terry Nutkins and go in search of minke whales off the coast of Scotland. WSPA aims to highlight ...

How far would you go to save a whale?

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

rekomstopa asked: While looking for interesting conversation about a TV show on Animal Planet Called Whale Wars I discovered much animosity about the Captain of the Sea Shepard and his "Pirate like tactics". This crew risk there lives to stop the illegal killing of whales in the Antarctic. Japanese poachers ...

Alaskan cruise in August?

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Kerri B asked: I'm traveling to Alaska in August on the Oosterdam thru Holland America. We are whale watching , otter watching, going to the raptor center and going on the Jeep/Canoe adventure. Any suggestions or comments on the excurions or on the boat especially??BUDDY

Maui in October?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

atlantagal asked: Just found out that my parents are springing for a family vacation for us in October to Maui. I have never been, and am not a beach person (I get sunburned pretty fast), so was wondering what other activities I could do besides shopping? I'm looking ...

restaurants.hotels.entertainment in the cape cod-boston area?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

lexi290 asked: LoVe seafood...beaches...nature...nightlife!!! looking for a trip to the cape that includes a night or 2 in boston - good local food and entertainment...we already have a night at the pineapple inn on nantuckett...but ReSTaURaNtS!!! i've heard about "cheers" and the "old union" pub...we love seaood :) and cute ...

Where to Enjoy Maui Whale Watching

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Tyler Bliss asked: During the winter months, Humpback whales love the warm waters of Maui. Each year, anywhere from 1,500 to 3,000 whales make the 3,000 mile trek from the frigid waters of Alaska to the wonderful waters of Hawaii.From mid-December through April or May, you can see them frolicking ...

Whale Watching In Hawaii

Monday, August 24th, 2009

July Somma asked: whale-study is extremely a memorable experience. In this paragraph, we will focus on whale scrutiny off the island of Maui. Whale-scrutiny spice starts as early as November, but the biggest number of whales move through Hawaii waters from mid December to mid-April. Each year during this time, ...

Deaf actress in program “the Voyage of the Mimi?”?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Erica B asked: I remember watching a TV program/ mini-series in elementary school called "The Voyage of the Mimi." I think it was a whale-watching boat or some kind of biological research vessel. There was a deaf character on the show (I think her name was Sally or Ruth) and ...

Advantage Whale Watching

Monday, August 24th, 2009

2MorrosDevil asked: Advantage Tours and Charters caters to the needs of those who need "deep-sea"! Whether it's whales, or fishing, AT&C take you there..STEPHEN

Canada’s Premium Whale Watching Experience - Tofino British Columbia Whale Watching

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Ifc Submissions asked: For more than two decades, The Whale Centre located in Tofino, British Columbia has offered whale watching, bear watching, bird watching and hot springs tours in Clayoquot Sound to the eco-minded explorer. Our eco adventure tours combine a learning atmosphere with the excitement of personal encounters with ...