Ethical blue whale watching distances and bad boats in Mirissa
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The Department of Wildlife Conservation mandates a strict 100-meter minimum distance. Ethical boats must approach slowly, parallel to the whale, and never surround it. Rogue operators (usually selling cheap tickets on the beach) will speed right up to the whale and approach head-on. Book with WDC certified operators like Raja and the Whales to ensure ethical viewing.
I went on a cheap boat and they chased a whale until it dove deep to escape. It was horrible.
The Navy actually suspends the licenses of boats caught harassing whales now.
Excellent. I will book with an ethical company only.
Is a 200mm camera lens enough if the boat stays 100m away.
If your boat breaks the rules, report the registration number to the Coast Guard.
Yes, blue whales are massive. 200mm to 300mm is perfect for a good crop.
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