Who has never dreamed of seeing a whale? This childhood dream, which concerns many lovers of nature and cetaceans, seems more and more difficult to implement: this majestic animal is very widely threatened with extinction, recalls TF1 on its site. Of the eight common species that inhabit the Mediterranean Sea, six could disappear, including within the Pelagos sanctuary. However, it is an 87,500 square kilometer maritime sanctuary which is the subject of an international agreement between Italy, France and Monaco aimed at preserving the marine mammals present.
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Not all cetaceans that are found dead, continue our colleagues, have necessarily succumbed following an intensive hunt. It is a danger, of course, but we must not forget the risk posed by boats that have gone out to sea. While their numbers are growing, at this time of year, collisions with cetaceans are more frequent. recurrent too… and therefore more deadly. However, if you decide to go in search of these sovereigns of the waters, they should choose your destination carefully! You won’t find it everywhere.
The best places for whale watching are the areas with the deepest and coldest waters. The coastal regions of the North Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean are among the best places for whale watching according to Lonely Planet. Here is a list of 10 famous places to watch whales.
The waters of the far north are world renowned for its peaceful whale watching, but why not discover other places to contemplate these giants of the seas! These cetaceans are waiting for you!
