Common Misconceptions
⛔MYTH #1: If there is a whale nearby, I will see it.
✅FACT: Ocean conditions, whale behavior, and boat speed can impact whale detectability.
⛔MYTH #2: Whales will hear me coming and get out of the way to avoid my vessel.
✅FACT: It can be difficult for whales to identify the source and direction of sound underwater.
⛔MYTH #3: I boat/sail inshore, I don’t need to worry about whales because they are primarily offshore.
✅FACT: Whales go where the food is and in some places, whales are spending time within 1-2 miles of the coastline!
⛔MYTH #4: I have a small boat, so I will not harm a large whale if I encounter one.
✅FACT: Boats of any size can injure a whale.