Whale watching is a great way to experience marine life up close and personal. Whale watching first began in the mid 1950′s when the Carbrillo National Monument in San Diego was allowed for public viewing of Gray Whales. After this whale watching spread throughout the nation like wild fire. Various locations are great hot spots for viewing many different species of whales.
European countries such as, Britain, Iceland, Scandinavia, France, etc, offer an ample whale population. Whales in these areas can vary greatly in size. You may see large Blue Whales or a much smaller Harbor Porpoise. In the middle of the Northeast Atlantic, the Sperm Whale can be seen in great numbers, with a high concentration of females and their calves. Read the rest of this entry »

