Yes indeed what majestic creatures. They can grow in size up to 15m....I know, I know, someone has to find a converter for us less mathematically inclined.
That's somewhere around 50 feet and probably why scientists and other brainy individuals without a speech impediment refer to them as MEGAAPTERA NOVAEANGLIAE. Now, I want you to say that 10 times backwards!
They grow to 50 feet of course and live to 70 plus if they first survive human disturbances, prey depletion, pollution, hunting, entanglement in nets and collisions with vessels. Thousands upon thousands were wiped out by commercial whalers but luckily since 1966 they are now under the protection of the Whaling Commission.
Declared an endangered species we must all do our best to respect our "brothers" of the sea. Salt Cay whale watchers are fascinated by their antics. The humpback whale loves to flipper slap, breach, lobtail and generally frolic sometimes close to a boat which they approach out of natural curiosity.
More on Humpback identification - Click Here
When we go on a Turks and Caicos whale watching expedition it is important to remember that these grand and noble mammals deserve respect and are not a sideshow but a rare opportunity and unique experience to observe them in their natural environment. On this we must stand united and as we all well know "United We Stand" is a catch phrase that covers a lot of ground these days!
If you would like to join a Turks and Caicos whale watching expedition
contact Mr Allan Dickenson on (649) 231 6663
or Candy at (649) 946 6909 or email piratequeen3@hotmail.com
SALT CAY CHARTERS, TOURS, FERRY :
| Whale Watching Tours |
$ per person for 2+ hours |
| Salt Cay Charters |
Please enquire to piratequeen3@hotmail.com |
| Grand Turk Ferry |
Round trip - biweekly |
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Depart Salt Cay 7:am
Depart Grand Turk 2:30 pm
Prices subject to change without prior notice |
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