This behavior is seen in many species of cetaceans. It takes place at the feeding areas and at the warmer calving areas. One theory is that whales breach when they hear a boat in the vicinity; breaching lets them visually scan the surface for boats they hear but cannot visually or acoustically localize underwater. Recent research indicates that breaching is more likely to occur when a male humpback approaches another singing male humpback or joins a surface active group.

There are several different hypotheses about the cause of this interesting behavior. Some suggest that it is a territorial display to ward off possible threats, such as boats that are too close, or other groups of whales. Others have thought that perhaps the breaching is to shake off parasitic mites that live on the humpback. Yet others believe that it is all for fun and games. See similar questions...

For humpback the purpose for this exciting display of power is not completely understood, but has been suggested to be a way to lose parasites, communicate long distances, or simply play. Orcas tend to use This behavior has been suggested to be a form of long range communication with other whales, a display of dominance, a way to observe above the water, and just for fun. Herding and concentrating feed. See similar questions...

Humpback whales are most commonly seen in the lower region of Glacier Bay; Sitakaday Narrows, Whidbey Passage and the waters around South Marble Island. For kayakers Hugh Miller Inlet and the Beardslee Islands are good locations. Please remember all boats (including kayaks) are required to operate outside a 1/4 nautical mile of any humpback whale. See similar questions...

One of the thrills of whalewatching is that you're observing huge animals that are wild and free – and somewhat unpredictable. Because the whales are in Hawaii to mate, give birth and care for their young, there are fascinating behaviors that occur here, such as "singing" or the intense shoving and pushing of males as they compete for a position near a receptive female. See similar questions...

Seals are best seen from boat cruises that leave from town harbors, including the park's four ranger-narrated boat cruises. Whale-watching trips are offered out of Bar Harbor. See similar questions...

Breach of privacy, confidentiality or security refers to the unauthorized access, collection, use, or disclosure of any personal information or personal health information. See similar questions...

In an area with flood defences the EA may require a breach assessment. We will agree the breach scenario and model the resulting flooded area and depth. The breach scenario will include the size of the breach and the length of time it is open. See similar questions...

If a breach does not cause damages, the old basketball saying applies: No harm, no foul. But many breaches do cause damages. In our strawberry example, the recipient may have been required to purchase other goods, at a greater price, when the supplier did not deliver on time. If his costs went up, he has been damaged because he has not been able to earn as much profit. See similar questions...

Yes. We've actually had fishing boats returning with catches that were hit and damaged by whales. They're not all swimming around in aquariums entertaining children you know. See similar questions...

During the past 5 seasons that we have operated our tours, we have had only 1 day that we did not see the whales. This incredible success is largely due to the fact that we begin offering our tours at least a week after the whales have arrived in Loreto and in Baja. See similar questions...

We are traveling at about the best time for sightseeing. We'll see spectacular glaciers right from the boat, and there's a good chance we'll see them "calve" or split apart. Holland America will sail us directly into Glacier National Park accompanied by park rangers. We will also be sailing along and through some of the most spectacular coastal views in the world. Marine and other wildlife should be all over the place, and we'll have people on board to help you spot and identify everything. See similar questions...

We turn off our engines when we're 100 yards away. However, whales will often swim right up to the boat! See similar questions...

of the whales seen in past seasons have been Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) the next most common are the Southern Right whales ( Eubalaena australis) others much harder to find are Minki, Sperm and Blue whales (normally only seen once a season) See similar questions...