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Guide to watching whales in Canada / Mimi Breton.: Fs23-78/1986E-PDF

"These guidelines include general tips on how to watch whales safely from various types of boats without disturbing the cetaceans. It should be remembered, however, that specific precautions may be in order when you are watching particular species in certain areas under given sailing conditions. Some specific cases are mentioned in this guide, but further details may have to be obtained locally. The section on the characteristics of various whale species is intended to assist the reader in identifying the animals sighted. The information provided is very basic, however, and to learn more about these creatures we suggest you consult the publications listed at the end of the brochure" -- Foreword, page 5.

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Publication information
Department/Agency
  • Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Quebec Region, issuing body.
TitleGuide to watching whales in Canada / Mimi Breton.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Other formatsPhysical text-[English]
Note(s)
  • Digitized by Publishing and Depository Services Program.
  • "Reprinted 1988, 1990, 1998."
  • Issued also in French under title: Guide d'observation des baleines au Canada.
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 52).
  • Foreword -- Whale watching in Canada -- Guidelines for whale watching -- Distinguishing whale groups -- Identifying species from what can be seen out of the water -- Comparison of various whale species observed from the surface -- Rorquals -- Gray Whale -- Right whales -- Sperm whales -- Oceanic dolphins -- Porpoises -- Narwhal and Beluga -- Suggested reading -- Collection of whale observation data -- Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Government of Canada) offices -- Marine mammal observation record.
  • Issued also in printed form.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa : Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 1986.
  • ©1986
Author / Contributor
  • Breton-Provencher, Mimi, author.
Description1 online resource (52 pages) : colour illustrations, colour maps, photographs
Catalogue number
  • Fs23-78/1986E-PDF
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