Whale SENSE

Whale SENSE is a voluntary education and recognition program offered to commercial whale watching companies in the U.S. Atlantic and Alaska Regions.

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

August is back to school month.👩‍🏫Did you know we have education and outreach resources on our website for teachers and students? Head to our website to them out!
➡https://t.co/K5CAbIV8MD #education #teacherresources #students

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

The blue whale is the largest animal on earth. Why are whales so large? It's in their genes! Check out this study published in the journal Scientific Reports that investigates why whales are so large by looking at it from a molecular perspective! https://t.co/fSKAQLJLrm

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

#Whalewatching & marine wildlife viewing can be exhilarating in New England & the Mid-Atlantic coastlines. Whether on the beach or on the water, if you see protected animals like whales, follow these tips to keep the animals & your passengers safe. https://t.co/HnpqV9uVNG

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

July is #habitatmonth! Whales live in every ocean on the planet.🌎In addition to choosing a responsible whale watching tour, check out these 10 simple things you can do to help our ocean!🌊https://t.co/JiBqetbJ58

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

You might even encounter a shark on your next whale watching trip! Sharpen your shark facts🦈:

[NOAA Fisheries @NOAAFisheries]

Do you know what specific part of a shark 🦈has inspired the design of everything from swimsuits 👙to airplane wings ✈️? Sharpen your #sharkfacts and find out now!
https://t.co/ruKYlaqgJH

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

On Earth🌎, whales are among the largest and oldest animals. They are found in every ocean, and range in size from small to the largest animal on the planet! #FunFactsFriday ➡️Learn more fun facts about whales here: https://t.co/LWBYwnFOSX

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

How do whales sleep without drowning? They have a clever adaptation known as 'unihemispheric sleep.' To be able to sleep, whales are able to shut down half of their brain at a time. Being partially awake allows them to continue breathing.🐳 #FunFactsFriday https://t.co/obgeiuLmfs

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

Happy Father's Day💙to all the whaley awesome dads, granddads, fathers-to-be, uncles, and father-figures! #HappyFathersDay Fun Fact: The song of the humpback whale is only sung by males. Listen to a clip on our website: https://t.co/gNKYs55eqT

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

How many different species of whales are there?🤔Well, there are two types of whales; baleen and toothed.🐋There are 15 baleen whale species and they tend to be larger than the 77 species of toothed whales! #FunFactsFriday #whales Learn more here: https://t.co/0yauk25I7S

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

Welcome to sea turtle week!🐢Did you know that 5 of the 6 species of sea turtles found along the Atlantic coast are endangered or threatened, and therefore protected under the Endangered Species Act? Learn more about sea turtles on our website: https://t.co/9kpDsojoLa

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

Happy #WorldOceanDay!🌊🌎

[NOAA Fisheries @NOAAFisheries]

Today is #WorldOceanDay! 🌎🌊A new collaborative NOAA Fisheries study highlights international collaboration and innovation in predicting and adapting to ocean warming as fish move beyond their traditional habitats and across international boundaries: https://t.co/ROCaaLDh49

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

Attention Teachers: Looking for an end of the year activity for your students?🙂Visit our Education Resources page for lots of fun options! https://t.co/K5CAbIV8MD

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

Who doesn't love BUBBLES???😍This graduation season, let's swap out traditional balloons for this fun alternative! Choose bubbles, not balloons, and help us spread the word! https://t.co/iY2bqJOAA6

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

Welcome to National Ocean Month!🌊Whales inhabit all oceans in the world!🐳Learn about the giants of the ocean. https://t.co/2WPPJd2YRl
#OceanMonth #whales

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

How many species of whales are there?🧐Well, there are currently 41! Scientists are still discovering new species and subspecies! 🐋Learn more here: https://t.co/7nYmHPtoyi
#whales #whalesense

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

We made it to @NatGeo!!
So proud and so grateful to everyone who has helped to make this program the success that it is.
Read all about it: https://t.co/EdiHzv1wyR

#natgeoadventure #natgeowild #natgeotravel #natgeo #whalewatching #oceanlife #whales #ecotourism #conservation

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

The celebration of #WhaleWeek continues! 🥳
Check out NOAA's work to study, recover, and conserve whales. 🐳

[NOAA Fisheries @NOAAFisheries]

Welcome to #WhaleWeek 2023! Take a deep dive into whales including threats to their survival, recovery efforts, and what you can do to conserve whales🐳: https://t.co/fchZV0ltIW

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

At this moment, the #WhaleSENSE company was following regional guidelines by putting their engine in neutral when the whale approached them and floated until the whale left them.

📷: @whales_org

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

Happy #humpback day! By choosing a company committed to operating safely around #whales, you have a much higher chance of getting a closer look at them, and of them choosing to take a closer look at you!

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

Did you know that depending on which coast you’re on, you can see either of these species from Whale SENSE accredited companies? To meet a white-sided dolphin, follow the link below to find companies committed to responsible whale watching practices. ⤵️
https://t.co/mwTN6hQJ4c

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

We're breaching for joy because it’s officially Whale Week! To kick off the celebrations, we want to highlight two dazzling dolphin species, the Atlantic white-sided dolphin and the Pacific white-sided dolphin! 🐬🐬

[Whale SENSE @whalesense]

#dolphins #whaleweek #whalesense #OceanConservation #whalewatch