Newport Beach Whale Watching --
Our Official Whale Conservation Education Website
OUR AIM: For almost 20 years, Harbor Breeze Cruises has thrilled countless Southern Californians with unforgettable whale watching experiences. Yet, with the thrill of every trip, we also want our guests to come away with a deeper appreciation for the beauty of these whales and richer understanding about how important they are to our world. It is our hope that this special conservation site will educate you and encourage you to do your part to save the whales on our planet.
WHALES ON THIS PLANET ARE ENDANGERED Whales on this planet are endangered. And they have been for some time. Below are some of the latest statistics provided by the World Wide Fund for Nature, International.
- The blue whales of the Antarctic are at less than 1 percent of their original abundance, despite 40 years of complete protection.
- West Pacific grey whale population is the most endangered in the world. It hovers on the edge of extinction with just over 100 remaining.
- Humpback whales could have numbered 1.5 million prior to the onset of commercial whaling in the 1800s; but currently number only 20,000.
WHAT IS KILLING THE WHALES? Between 11th century to the mid-1920s, whales were hunted into near extinction. Unfortunately, initial international efforts to save whales only came in light of whale hunters' concerns that whales had become very hard to find.
Genetic findings of whale DNA have revealed that, at the peak of whaling, tens of thousands of whales were being whaled every year, over the span of several decades. What's worse, most whales were hunted and exploited for their highly desirable, highly profitable body parts. It wasn't until 1925 that the League of Nations--now, the United Nations (UN)-- recognized that the "over-exploit[ion]" of whales had become such a grave situation.
Extinction of the whales species was imminent and something needed to be done.
Today, whaling is formally regulated and closely monitored by the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Conservation efforts are strong and the number of hunters around the world have declined. In spite of the progress made, the whaling makes billions of dollars each year as industry. This lucrative reality is what often makes proper control hard to achieve. The existence of loopholes in current anti-whaling laws, have allowed hunters to find ways to hunt whales at detrimental levels. Learn more about how SCIENTIFIC WHALING, TECHNOLOGY AND OCEAN POLLUTION is also killing whales today.
IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT WHALES Research shows that humans are generally unaware of the significance whales have in our world. This is not necessarily because we don't care to know, but rather just not being aware that we SHOULD care. This makes sense. Whales aren't typical family pets nor a popular dish on restaurant menus.
Truthfully, unless we go looking for them--like on a Newport Beach whale watching tour, or in library books, most of us will never encounter a whale during our lifetimes. Whales just aren't common fixtures in our everyday lives, so naturally, they will hardly cross our minds.
But whales actually play a critical role in the sustainability of our planet--from within the oceans to life on land. Click here to discover more about the essential contributions that whales make to our world.
JOIN THE CAUSE. Gain Insight. Do Good.Please take some time to explore our site. We are committed to educating the public about the significance of conserving whales on this planet. We believe that this Newport Beach Whales website is one of the most comprehensive places on the Web for everything you need to know about whale conservation.
Here, you will find answers to all your questions and inquiries. We also want to be your direct guide to the countless organizations that help to save and be a voice for whales around the world. Learn about these organizations and discover how you contribute and get involved. Let’s help conserve the whales! LEARN HOW
Did you know that whale watching helps saves whales?
Erich Hoyt, the man who is considered to be the "father of whale watching", once famously said,"Whales are worth more alive, than dead."
And this is very true! Since the 1980s, whale watching has become very popular around the world. What's more, statistics show that the growth of the whale watching industry has been a marvelous influence in the conservation--and more importantly, the boost in whale numbers around the world. Today whale watching has become is a billion-dollar lifesaver! Click here to find out more about the booming whale watching industry.
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