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Research
MORE THAN JUST AT TRIP
A journey with us is more than just a whale watching trip! We combine leisure with learning experiences and research. Over the years, Whalesafari has collaborated in a number of large and small-scale research projects to increase the knowledge about whales and marine life in Andenes and surrounding areas.
RESEARCH COLLABORATION
We strive to contribute to science advancement by providing researchers access to our vessels for data collection on trips, access to our ID catalogue, and more. Do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in carrying out a research project with us!
2000
Møhl, B & Wahlberg, Magnus & Madsen, P & Miller, Lee & Surlykke, A. (2000). Sperm whale clicks: Directionality and source level revisited. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 107. 638-48. 10.1121/1.428329.
2003
Lettevall, E. (2003). Abundance, association and movement within discrete populations of sperm whales Physeter macrocephalus. Ph.D. thesis, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden.
2003
B. Møhl, P. T. Madsen, and M. Wahlberg. (2003). The monopulsed nature of sperm whale clicks, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, vol.114, issue.2, pp.1143-1154.
2010
Lamoni L., Ilmoni C., Tepsich P., Moulins A., Rosso M., Wurtz M. (2010). Buzz rates comparison between two sperm whale feeding grounds. Poster presented at the 24th Conference of the European Cetacean Society.
2011
Rødland, E.S. (2011). Population estimation of Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus) from Bleik Canyon, Norway; Master’s thesis, University of Oslo.
2012
Steiner L., Lamoni L., Acosta Plata M., Jensen S-K., Lettevall E., Gordon J. (2012). A link between male sperm whales, Physeter macrocephalus, of the Azores and Norway. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom.
2012
Cosentino M, Orfeo M, Acosta Plata M & Kovacic I. (2012) Promising results of the first land-based cetacean surveys from Andenes lighthouse, Norway. European Cetacean Society Conference, Galway, Ireland.
2012
Orfeo M, Vester H, Bergland L, Acosta Plata M & Kovacic I. (2012). First photo-identification collaborative effort to disentangle the distribution and habitat use of long-finned pilot whales in Northern Norway.
2013
Acosta Plata M, Cosentino M & Kovacic I. (2013). Whalesafari Andenes: Case study on the synergy between whale watching and cetacean research.
2013
Majnaric N, Aizpurua Quiroga I, Broms F, Acosta Plata M, Cosentino M & Kovacic I. (2013). Feeding humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Northern Norway during the winter.
2015
Cosentino, Mel. (2015). First record of Norwegian killer whales attacking and feeding on a harbour porpoise. Marine Biodiversity Records. 8. 10.1017/S1755267215000895.
2000
Møhl, B & Wahlberg, Magnus & Madsen, P & Miller, Lee & Surlykke, A. (2000). Sperm whale clicks: Directionality and source level revisited. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 107. 638-48. 10.1121/1.428329.
2003
Lettevall, E. (2003). Abundance, association and movement within discrete populations of sperm whales Physeter macrocephalus. Ph.D. thesis, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden.
2003
B. Møhl, P. T. Madsen, and M. Wahlberg. (2003). The monopulsed nature of sperm whale clicks, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, vol.114, issue.2, pp.1143-1154.
2010
Lamoni L., Ilmoni C., Tepsich P., Moulins A., Rosso M., Wurtz M. (2010). Buzz rates comparison between two sperm whale feeding grounds. Poster presented at the 24th Conference of the European Cetacean Society.
2011
Rødland, E.S. (2011). Population estimation of Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus) from Bleik Canyon, Norway; Master’s thesis, University of Oslo.
2012
Steiner L., Lamoni L., Acosta Plata M., Jensen S-K., Lettevall E., Gordon J. (2012). A link between male sperm whales, Physeter macrocephalus, of the Azores and Norway. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom.
2012
Cosentino M, Orfeo M, Acosta Plata M & Kovacic I. (2012) Promising results of the first land-based cetacean surveys from Andenes lighthouse, Norway. European Cetacean Society Conference, Galway, Ireland.
2012
Orfeo M, Vester H, Bergland L, Acosta Plata M & Kovacic I. (2012). First photo-identification collaborative effort to disentangle the distribution and habitat use of long-finned pilot whales in Northern Norway.
2013
Acosta Plata M, Cosentino M & Kovacic I. (2013). Whalesafari Andenes: Case study on the synergy between whale watching and cetacean research.
2013
Majnaric N, Aizpurua Quiroga I, Broms F, Acosta Plata M, Cosentino M & Kovacic I. (2013). Feeding humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Northern Norway during the winter.
2015
Cosentino, Mel. (2015). First record of Norwegian killer whales attacking and feeding on a harbour porpoise. Marine Biodiversity Records. 8. 10.1017/S1755267215000895.
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Environmental Policy
WHALE WATCHING GUIDELINES
In our commitment to offer a responsible and sustainable whale watching activity, we voluntarily follow the guidelines developed by WDC (Whale and Dolphin Conservation), IWC (International Whaling Commission), and the Norwegian guidelines, developed in accordance to national legislation to protect wildlife. As one of the most experienced whale watching company in the area and one of the few targeting adult male sperm whales in the world, we have also developed our own code of conduct for our captains to behave when close to the whales.
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Responsible Whale Watching
EXPERIENCED CREW
Our captains have years of experience in evaluating the whales’ behaviour and maneuvering the boats in order to minimize animal disturbance.
REDUCING SOUND POLLUTION
We reduce noise pollution and whale disturbance by using hydrophones (underwater microphones) to locate the whales before they surface. In addition, we have equipped our vessels with better, quieter propellers to further reduce noise pollution.
ReducING AIR AND SEA pollution
By using hydrophones, we reduce pollution to air and sea since we can follow the whale and position the boat before it surfaces. This reduces the need for using engine power and the result is reduced exhaust pollution. We also have a policy to not run our boats at full speed. This reduces fuel consumption and exhaust gases.
RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR
It is important to us to behave responsibly towards the whales and the marine environment. This is an on-going process in which we regularly evaluate measures to make our operations even more environmentally friendly.
FOLLOWING WHALE WATCHING GUIDLINES
Animal welfare is important for us and we follow national and international regulations and guidlines regarding whale watching behaviour. In addition, we have internal company rules and training for even more rules on how to behave around whales.
