Reflection
Take time to reflect on your weekend spent Whale Watching with Wild Whales. The only guideline is to write in complete sentences and to submit a paragraph length as your response. Below are some questions to spark your thinking:
- How did your experience and what you learned impact your view of pollution and overfishing?
- Why did you come Whale Watching? Did you have expectations of what you would see beforehand? How did the experience compare?
- What did you learn while you went Whale Watching?
- How do you think this experience will impact your view on ocean conservation and sustainability?
22 Replies
I came whale watching because I thought that it was a valuable and fun opportunity where I could learn a bit about whales and their lives but also enjoy myself and meet new people. I did expect that we would at least see one whale, but was a surprised by how quickly we found them and realized that they are right in our backyard (not that far from Vancouver). Oh and for some reason I was not expecting to see any sea lions, but they were definitely a welcome surprise. I wasn't sure what the boat experience would be like, but it turned to be a lot of fun and walking against or away from the wind made for some great photo opportunities.
I learned a lot about the lifespans, lives, and actions of whales, and also about the negative effects that humans can have on whales. We learned about average lifespans (females usually live over 30 years longer than males), where they live (anywhere from Mexico to Alaska depending on when they're feeding), and some actions that they do (lobtailing: to communicate and remove parasites). Human actions also affect whales; it was mentioned that lately beached whales being found have had lots of toxins in their fat that eventually leak into their organs, and during the trip we had to stay at least 200 meters away from the whales as to not disturb them by causing noise pollution.
After going on the trip, I have a deeper respect for the role that the orcas and humpbacks play in their ecosystems and food chain, and also understand better the effects that humans have on marine wildlife. Thanks to Michelle and Jake for giving us this trip, and I'm quite excited for more trips in the near future.
Thanks, James
Hi James! I am glad that you came for the whale watching opportunity. I want to explore the points you raised about female humpbacks, on average, living 30 years longer than males and whales being found with high levels of toxins in their fat. Why is there a such a large age difference for life expectancy between male and female whales? Conversely, if whales are found with high levels of toxins in their fat, would you expect to find humans with high levels of toxins in their body?
Prior to going on the whale watching excursion, I was looking forward to an opportunity to learn more about the whales, here in our backyard, as well as meeting new members of the youth to sea program. Because of the foggy day, I did not expect to see any whales, however, I was presently surprised that we are able to see two humpback whales! I learned a lot of new things about these whales from how researchers identify them, their behavior, and the negative impact humans have made on these whales over time. Furthermore, I learned a lot more about the roles that different whales play in their ecosystem and food chain. After participating in this trip, I definitely have a better understanding of the extent of the impact humans can make on marine ecosystems. Seeing these magnificent creatures with my own eyes really put into perspective just how close we live to these whales and how important it is that we respect their habitat.
Another thanks to Jake and Michelle for organizing this trip! :)
Hey Emily, thanks for joining us on a whale watching excursion this past weekend! It was wonderful to have you. I too did not expect to see any whales due to the fog, but I am glad that the captain took us further south where the fog was not so thick. I have never seen two humpbacks together, so that was a real treat. I agree with your point about seeing these creatures firsthand. Talking about these animals and researching them is one thing. When you get to see the animals firsthand, it changes your perspective entirely!
This was my first time ever going whale watching! Definitely an experience that will stick with me like a starfish for a long time. Magical, spectacular, and over-whale-mingly mermazing are just some things to describe the entire experience. We were so incredibly lucky to see 4 orcas ( a pod I think). There is something so otherworldly being in the most natural state in nature just looking at these animals which have shaped our Canadian identity. I'm so glad I was able to do this with other Y2S members. Admittedly, the first hour of the trip was okay; there wasn't a lot for us to look at. However, that taught me a key lesson that you need to wait because good things take time. In our case, we saw so much marine life! It's so coincidental that I am also doing a presentation on noise pollution and orcas. I consider this as my research XD! After this experience, I am truly thankful for all our leaders especially Michelle, Jacob, and Zoë for helping us have this unique experience. I'm so proud of all the youth to sea members and all the trash we collected for us to be able to go on this trip. I can't wait to see what comes next.
Sending an ocean full of love and light,
Jeannie
Hi Jeannie – I am glad we could offer you this experience and that it could double as research for your presentation! Your mention of how these animals have shaped our Canadian identity is significant to highlight. What peoples are you referring to when you mention the ‘Canadian identity’. Do you think that these animals have impacted all peoples across Canada equally? Or are the certain populations with stronger/deeper historical connections to these animals? I wonder what your thoughts are.
I went whale watching to grow on my knowledge about orcas and see these amazing icons in their natural habitat. I learned that the population is not doing so well especially the resident orcas since we are harvesting salmon and chinook which is also what the orcas hunt for food. Also, pollution and ship noises disrupt their echolocation to hunt and communicate with one another and it has a harmful impact on their health. Which is why we stayed 200 meters away. I definitely have a better understanding of the extent of the impact humans have on marine ecosystems. Watching these amazing creatures and how important it is to respect their habitat.
Thanks, Y2S on organizing this trip
Thanks for coming on the trip with us Craig! It is always great to see you make the effort to attend all of the events that we put on. I wonder, have you given thought to the impact seafood consumers have on salmon populations? It is worthwhile investigating into the impact that farmed and wild salmon have on the ecosystems/habitats that they are raised in.
For Priyanka R.:
"This experience is definitely one I am going to remember. This opportunity opened my eyes to see what beautiful animals live in the waters of BC. I had never been whale watching before, so I didn’t have too many expectations. I was in awe of seeing the humpback whale named Zig Zag, numerous sea lions, and many sea birds. I learned how beautiful and diverse our oceans are. I also learned how to identify the different movements of whales. My appreciation for the oceans significantly increased because I got to see the home it provides to innumerable sea animals and plants. This impacted my views on ocean conservation because I got to learn how our actions, large and small, can immensely harm marine ecosystems. The shoreline cleanups showed us how many microplastics that we produce and litter. Many of these end up in the oceans and negatively impact marine life. It is our responsibility to respect and protect our oceans."
Hey Priyanka! I appreciate your point on how human actions, large and small, have enormous ramifications on, not only marine ecosystems, but also land ecosystems. It makes me think about our efforts this past month to collect waste along our shorelines. In total, we hosted five shoreline cleanups, with varied attendance, and the result was 1100lbs of waste saved from entering the ocean. The results from our actions make me hopeful that we can, with the help of our friends, make an enormous impact on pollution.
Going whale watching definitely was an amazing experience for me - seeing those MAJESTIC animals really helped to ground my passion for conservation and sustainability. Even though I already have great respect and love for the earth, I can often find it difficult to choose the sustainable choice (especially when it's less convenient), since a lot of the direct consequences of those choices aren't as prevalent in my everyday life. Seeing the whales (and sea lions!) really helped me to put a face to the animals that my actions directly and indirectly affect. As well as this, I learned a lot about humpback whales; one of the favourite things I learned was how intelligent they are, especially in terms of sensing when other animals are in danger and how they save them from killer whales on their bellies :) I am also really grateful to have been able to share this opportunity with all the wonderful friends I've made through Youth2Sea, in addition to making new ones! My last (but not least) takeaway was learning from the scientists on board about their work; their passion for the ocean and sea animals was so evident and so so inspiring. Thanks so much to Jake and Michelle for organizing :) I HAD A BLAST.
- Raeanne
Hi Raeanne, thanks for your reflection and your kind words. I also can find it difficult to choose the sustainable choice, especially when I consider the economy of certain items. However, like you said, when we go out into the field and witness these truly MAJESTIC animals, it reminds me that local and sustainable products inevitably will make a long term difference in businesses the footprint I have on the earth.
Going whale watching was a very enriching and exciting experience. I learnt different behaviours that they may exhibit through a fun & interactive game, met new people, and saw some amazing animals in the wild.
In my personal everyday life, I have made cut backs on my product-use as a consumer to reduce the amount of pollutants that drift in the waters, such as supporting sustainable companies by purchasing their products, buying in bulk, eating less meat, and using reusable items. Seeing the beautiful creatures on the trip motivates me to continue having a more eco-friendly lifestyle and reinforced how important it is to understand the human impacts on our oceans' health.
Wow Cary –it is wonderful to learn that you have made those changes to your daily habits. How long have you tried to make sustainable choices? Has the process grown easier or taught you anything about the products you opt to use instead?
Whale watching will forever be one of my favourite experiences I've had and I will hold it near and dear to my heart. This experience impacted my view of pollution and overfishing because from hearing about how their hunting areas have changed due to food shortage because of overfishing. Noise pollution is also a huge problem that affects many marine mammals off our coasts. One prime example was our boat and how the engines were shut off as we got closer to them to limit the amount of noise being created as much as possible so it doesn't interfere with the orcas' echolocation. I came whale watching because I've been told so many things about the marine mammals off our coast and I really wanted to be able to see these creatures in their natural habitats and observe there behaviours in the wild. I went in hoping that we would see at least one whale, but I knew that there was a chance that we wouldn't. I had an internal fangirl moment when I first saw the dorsal fins of the family of orcas. I was also so excited to see the sea lions and harbour seals because I've learned so much about them in the past so seeing them was a real treat. I learned so much from this trip including various marine mammal behaviours, orca familial patterns, and threats to these beautiful creatures around the coast of BC. I think this experience has impacted my view on ocean conservation because I've been able to see first hand how big of an affect humans have on whales, and other marine life's natural behaviours. I've seen so much in the news how detrimental human activity can be to our oceans. From overfishing to sea lions going blind due to gunshot wounds, I wanted people to understand why we need to protect our oceans and realize how our actions can negatively affect marine life. From providing us with at least half of the world's oxygen and regulating our climate and weather patterns, our oceans play a bigger role in our lives than people realize so it's really important that we do all we can to protect these natural wonders of our planet.
No words can describe how thankful and grateful I am to have been able to have this amazing experience. Thank you so much Michelle and Jake!
-Emma
Hi Emma, I am glad that you had such a wonderful experience whale watching with us this past September. I also was amazed to learn that the whale watching companies have set regulations in place to limit noise pollution around the marine mammals that they spot in the water. Although these regulations are in place, do you think there is a possibility that noise pollution from the engines still disturb natural behaviours, even from 200m? When I think about how integral echolocation is to hunting for orcas, I also think about when humans hunt duck or deer. Humans may spend minutes, hours, or days stalking the animals in near or absolute silence. What would the effect be for the humans or animals if a blow horn was set off 200m in the distance?
This was my first time going whale watching and I absolutely loved it! I signed up for a new experience and, because it involved witnessing first-hand the beauty of large sea creatures, I was expecting to be thrilled. Although we only saw two whales on this trip, I was amazed by their utter existence and I learned way more than I expected thanks to our wonderful guide. Before going whale watching, I had no idea how often whales passed through the Strait of Georgia. From this, I found out how often accidents happen involving boats and whales. I learned how boats have become much more cautious while moving through the water and how the humpback whale's throat is much too small to swallow a human or even some birds. In this experience, I realized I was quite interested in the tracking and identification of individual whales. I believe this has given me a much better understanding of the research aspect connected to ocean conservation, even just for a specific type of animal.
Hi Grace – thank you for your insights from your whale watching experience. I was also shocked to learn how often whales passed through the Strait of Georgia and to learn that the boats that traverse this area have, in recent years, made a concerted effort to change/adapt their behaviour when they spot cetaceans in the area. This idea makes me think about how noise pollution affects the behaviour of whales. It would be interesting to learn more about how noise pollution correlates to stress levels in all cetaceans.
It's not something you think about every day, but when you go whale watching, you realize that there is an incredible ecosystem of marine animals just miles from our city. Going whale watching really made me realize how close we live with these animals, and how our pollution directly affects them. I had gone whale watching one time previously, and this experience was very similar. Both times we saw orcas, but it is still awesome every time you spot a fin surface from the water.
I think that actually getting to see whales live makes you appreciate them a lot more than say, seeing them on YouTube. I learned that there are just hundreds of them living here, making each one even more special. Another fun thing I learned was that some whales have a hard time understanding each other, because each family will have its own dialect, and that different types of orcas, like residents and transients, communicate in completely different ways.
When I see a straw on the ground, I like to joke and say "well there goes another turtle", but seeing these animals in real life makes you realize that it's true- our actions as a society and as individuals have a huge impact on our ecosystem. It makes me want to take more action myself to be more sustainable and also raises my appreciation for the people researching the animals. This was an amazing experience and I hope we can have more trips like this to learn more about ocean conservation.
Thanks for your response James! Your connection between marine ecosystems and human pollution is crucial to highlight! If more people understood that land and marine environments are inextricably intertwined, not separate and without influence on one another, more care would be exhibited in regard to disposing human waste.
Even though I have heard of a lot of news about whales seen along the coast, because I live in Port Moody and rarely visit the coast, I have never seen any by myself before this Whale Watching activity. Therefore, I didn't really know what to expect. Nevertheless, I was still quite surprised by how quickly we found a group of whales. It was astonishing for me to actually see those creatures (for real!) at first since I lived inland until four years ago and I have only seen killer whales in books and movies until then. Besides, although I have seen sea lions and seals in aquariums all over the world, it was still fascinating to see the wild ones, living in the way they are supposed to in the ocean, not fed and fostered by humans. Speaking of humans, I felt kind of relieved hearing that we must retain a certain distance with the whales. I was concerned that humans' activities may affect the whales' natural behaviour. I know that we have already been doing enough damages to those sea mammals by, for example, over-fishing and polluting the ocean.
Anyway, it was a memorable experience, and I am really thankful for Y2S for providing this opportunity.
Jason-Yiming Jiang
Hi Jason! I also found it astonishing to find a pod of Orca whales. Like you, I have never seen a pod in real life - only in books and movies. I thought it was striking to learn that Orca pods are based on a matriarchy rather than a patriarchy. This makes me thing about our own society and the amount of male-dominated professions there are in the work place. Maybe there is something to be gleaned from the Orca Whales?
The entire whale watching experience was really awesome and especially meaningful because this was my first time seeing wild orcas. Since this was my first time, I had no expectations prior to the trip and was just excited to be apart of it. During the trip, I was definitely surprised on how quickly and how many animals we saw. For some reason, I kept telling myself there is no way we would actually see any orca since we were pretty close to the shore even though I knew there had species seen in the area. But thankfully I was wrong. It was really cool seeing the sea lions casually sitting on rocks or buoy. There were birds flying or resting and of course, the orcas. I also enjoyed a very cozy nap on our way back to the shore.
Throughout the journey, I learnt more about the family structure of orcas and ways they behave. Orca families are lead by females because their lifespans are longer than males and have more knowledge and experience. They would live and hunt from Mexico all the way to Alaska. I also learnt that when young orcas leap from the water as a way to attract their parents attentions. The most fascinating one to me was when they would blow bubbles in a circle to trap their prey which I thought was really unique and smart. In addition, human impacts on not only orcas but also the environment was also important to me. Negative impacts humans caused could take decades to undo like how the birds on the island were forced to leave because products we use can be deadly to them. The sound of boat engines can also be harmful to marine creatures because the noises created, which I would have never thought about. At one point of the trip, I pictured myself as an orca and how I would have viewed the nature with humans constantly be around. This just brings me more awareness on how we must take care of our oceans and protect these animals.
The experience was truly unforgettable and I will also remember the time when I saw these amazing creatures with my own eyes for the first time.
Thanks
Ethan Xie
Hi Ethan - I am over the moon that you had an amazing experience. Your point about how long negative human impacts take to undo is poignant. However, this does not mean all hope is lost! Through collective action, through experiences much like the one you describe, we can inspire a yet another generation to take up the helm and prioritize conservation and sustainability - would you agree?
For Sage N:
"What an Incredible experience!! Most of my learning this year switched to online learning due to Covid-19. I've forgotten how powerful it is to learn with all of my senses - not through someone else's lenses .The size of the animals, the smell of ocean, the temperature of the water and the air, the sound of the wind, water and the animals... everything is much more dynamic and connected me directly to what I value in my life. Thank you for taking me. I've known so much about cetaceans, but I’ve never met them in person. This powerful experience made me more motivated to learn about the ocean life.”
For Natasha S:
"I wanted to go whale watching because I had never been before and it seemed like a great way to learn more about whales and their environments. I didn't have many expectations, if I saw a sea lion I'd be happy! But I was really surprised to see as much wildlife as we did, everything from sea lions to humpback whales. It was fun to learn about the many different types of behaviours whales exhibit, that way we could identify what we were seeing when we were seeing it. The guides were also very knowledgeable on marine systems so it was fun to be learning more about not only the animals but the ocean itself! On one of the trips, I remember seeing what looked like a piece of Styrofoam in the water and it reminded me why it's so important that we do beach cleanups because even out in the middle of the ocean we're still finding pieces of garbage or recycling. This experience was so impactful because it showed me exactly what problems like overfishing and pollution affect. I'm grateful to have this experience because not only was it really fun and a great way to learn about whales first hand, but it reminded me why it's so important to be doing beach cleanups and using plastic alternatives!"
For Camille H.:
"I found whale watching to be an eye-opening experience. Prior to this opportunity, I had never seen a whale in its natural habitat before, so even just the prospect of seeing one was exciting to me; the fact that I was able to see three humpbacks still amazes me. I was honestly a bit awe-struck by the whales and I found myself not really wanting to take pictures, instead opting to relish in the moment as much as I could. I have to admit that I was not expecting this excursion to be as thought-provoking as it was. I learned a lot from the guides about humpback whales as a species, but I was also able to gain new perspectives about issues facing marine mammals in general. There was something special about seeing the whales, so close to home, and I had a very grounding moment where I was really able to bridge any disconnect I had between a larger environmental issue (i.e. overfishing, marine noise pollution) and its effects on marine wildlife; the whales were very real and tangible, which in turn made these big problems seem very real and much less abstract. While whale watching this past weekend, we saw two humpback whales in the distance as a large freighter ship sped past them. Seeing this was particularly impactful一the visual of the large animals being completely dwarfed by the giant cargo vessel really put into perspective the close proximity and conflicting interests between industry and marine environments."
For Elizabeth C.:
"My experience going whale watching really impacted my view of pollution because we were told that there are only a couple whales we can see that are local to our coast. I was expecting a larger number and that you can spot whales more frequently, however, only around 10 whales are native to our coast. I came Whale Watching because I am always so intrigued and amazed by what lies in our ocean. I had never been before, and I expected to see a couple orcas, and just them swimming around, but we actually got to see a humpback and its flukes!
I learned that whales are amazing animals and that they are so interesting to watch! Furthermore, I also learned that whales are endangered, and with this hands on, real experience, I know the behaviours of a whale and that watching whales with this group or doing anything is always such a good time.
This experience will impact my view on ocean conservation and sustainability because seeing these animals in the wild with your own eyes really gives you an altered perspective on how your actions might harm other species. It’s crucial for people to see these animals and create these experiences because often times we don’t know who and what we are harming. Once you take a look at the beautiful creatures hindered by our careless actions, we will all collectively work towards change and be more intentional with our sustainable actions with these beautiful, majestic ocean creatures in mind."
Okay, where do I start? Going whale watching was hands down an awesome experience, for someone who has never been out on the water for whale watching- I genuinely enjoyed every single moment of the trip.
Now, normally you see all sorts of sea animals on the internet, whether that be whales, dolphins, sea lions, and whatnot but literally nothing can compare to actually being there and seeing something so extraordinary up close in real life (you really feel like the "chosen one" when you come near these miraculous beings)
Prior to going whale watching, I was so excited- I did not know what I was going to see or even experience while going on this trip. But let me just say, everything turned out to be 100x more fascinating and exciting than how I originally expected.
Not only did I enjoy my time whale watching with other Y2S members but I also learned a lot about whale adaptations, their life span, their really cool moves, the types of whales which swim in our vast blue oceans, and how whales communicate within their pods/families.
While boating in the same water as the orcas and sea lions which we saw, I realized how lucky we are to live in a time where conserving our surrounding ecosystems and life around us is given the pedestal. There are many animals and various species of animals that our generation was not able to see and will not be able to see in our lifetime, but why? Well, human productivity and the scary lack of awareness of our surrounding life is the reason for that. Although conservation of our oceans and life on earth is so important- there are still many people on this earth which turn a blind eye to that.
Lastly, in 20, 30, 40, 50, 70 years from now, I want to live to see future generations be as fascinated and AMAZED after seeing these awesome animals- exactly the way I am and was. Not only do I want to see their excitement but I myself want to be excited as well, knowing very well that it was our generation that saved the earth you know? I want to give back to our earth- the same earth that shelters us from the other undiscovered outer worlds.
But, a big thank you to Jake and Michelle for taking us out on these awesome journeys, cannot wait to make more new memories!
Kiran
I’ve never been whale-watching before, although this trip turned out to be even more fun than I anticipated, and it is definitely one of my favorite memories of exploring out in nature now! I remember seeing a pod of orcas from a distance before, but I have never seen a humpback whale in person. I especially enjoyed learning about the stories of different whales, how it is still a bit difficult to identify males and females (unless a whale appears with a calf the next year), the purpose and function of different behaviors, and particular individuals that have been recorded to visit the area over the years, particularly Zig-Zag, who we got a chance to see dive and resurface multiple times. I was aware of the challenges whales face due to pollution and overfishing in the past decades, but having the opportunity to see these animals in person was truly an amazing experience that reminded me of how close to home issues as severe as these are occurring. I believe that seeing local wildlife in their natural habitats is especially important to understanding the impact that unsustainable activities have on them, and it definitely made me aware of how even the smallest actions in our day to day lives can leave an impact on the health of our oceans. I really appreciate the time and dedication that researchers and those that participate in community science take into identifying visiting whale species, observing their behaviors, and teaching conservation. Overall, I’m glad to have joined this trip with the YouthtoSea community!
For Shaunee K.:
"Why did you come to Whale Watching? Did you have the expectations of what you would see beforehand? How did the experience compare.
I wanted to participate in whale watching as it is a privilege to be able to see whales in the wild. Whale sightings are also becoming more rare as changes to their habitat have altered and could have endangered their existence. Even though my time during the whale watching trip was not as exhilarating as others, I was still fascinated to be able to be only hundreds of meters from a humpback whale. I’ve seen photos and videos from other youth to sea that have already went on the whale watching trip before I have. I did expect to spot some sea lions along the coasts of the islands, but the weather conditions were not in our favor.
How do you think this experience will impact your view on ocean conservation and sustainability?
Being able to witness marine life in their natural habitat is beautiful. They are able to be free and thrive along the our coast lines. Being able to see these animals and knowing how human cause has negatively impacted their survival is truly eye opening. The small things that we do in our society can build up and cause great damages to local wildlife. The most known issues is waste and plastics in our oceans and oil spills. As an aspiring designer, I would want to open up the idea of producing and normalizing the use of re-useable products and packaging, and funding into energy production that doesn’t support the pollution of greenhouse gases from crude oil and refineries."
Going whale watching was such an amazing experience and I had a spectacular time!! I’ve seen whales on ferry rides before, but this was my first time actually going whale watching. I didn’t reallyhave any expectations, but I am so happy we got to see humpbacks, sea lions, and seals. I get excited when I find bull kelp at the beach, so you can imagine how excited I was to see these animals!
It’s pretty incredible that there’s a whole bunch of marine animals living near us, even though most of us don’t get to see them that often. Most of the activities/learning I do now are online, and I feel so lucky to have been able to see marine mammals in real life. Going out to the ocean made me feel even more connected with it, and motivated me to care for the ocean. Being so close to these animals reminded me that our actions, both positive and negative, impact marine ecosystems.
I loved learning the different marine mammal behaviours at the beginning, and meeting some new people! I knew that each salish sea orca has a name and identifying features, but for some reason it never occurred to me that humpbacks have this too, and I'm glad I know that now. I had such a great time, and thanks so much for an incredibly wonderful day!!!!
For Andre C.:
"During this whale watching experience, I realized how us humans are affecting the environment in more bad ways than good. I came to whale watching with the expectation of seeing like 10 different whales during our time on the boat. But after seeing the one whale we saw, I felt extremely lucky to even just get to see her. After realizing how hard it was to even just track one whale it made me notice how things such as overfishing and pollution is affecting these animal’s habitats. The fact that us humans have overfished and polluted the oceans to the point where whale populations are going down because of it just makes me feel super bummed. Though overfishing and pollution is still a problem I’m also extremely happy to see that we humans are doing our best to deal with and minimize the problem we’ve created in order to allow these whales to thrive and go back to the populations they were before. This experience has further solidified my passion for caring and doing my best to sustain our environment. Seeing and hearing about how populations of sea creatures are going down because of what we do definitely keeps me motivated on living a sustainable lifestyle. Although overfishing and pollution is still a problem, I’m certain that with providing youth with more experiences like this it will definitely open their eyes to the challenges people face in preserving our oceans and motivate them to do their best to save our environment."
Whale Watching was by far the second really fun thing we have done. I had a WHALEY good time. I learnt so much that made me really think. I have always loved whales but I wasn't really expecting to see any!! I loved it. I know know how to tell different species apart, so that's cool. I had so much fun with my friends and it was a great bonding experience, meeting new friends!
James
Oct 4, 2020 at 2:32 AM