The term whale sanctuary broadly refers to a place of protection for whales; however, whale sanctuaries differ in specifics. Firstly, are the huge, ocean-wide areas where whales are protected by…

With the relentless increase in shipping on our oceans, it is recognised that the threat this poses to whales has also increased. Various attempts have been made to try and…

Within Nova Scotia, Canada’s second smallest province, are two national parks and a national park reserve. Whale watchers visiting Nova Scotia would be rewarded by a trip to at least…

Otters, water voles and sea lions are just a few examples of mammals that spend a large amount of time in water. Some can swim under water for long periods.…

The awe-inspiring experience of observing whales in their natural habitat is increasingly popular. However, no responsible whale watcher would want any harm to come to the creatures they delight in.…

Although there are many areas of awe-inspiring natural beauty in Canada, Nova Scotia has a reputation for the sheer variety of landscape features it contains. Nova Scotia is Canada’s second…