Whale, of an annoyance.In "Din among the Orcas: Are whale watchers making too much noise?" (SN: 5/1/04, p. 275), Rus Hoelzel states, "One thing I want to make clear is that I think whale watching Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and other cetaceans in their natural habitat. Whales are watched most commonly for recreation (cf. bird watching) but the activity can also be for scientific or educational reasons. is a good thing." He then states that the activity may just need "tighter regulations." I feel that this argument isn't valid. If whale watching is causing danger to the species, then it's not good. Whales should have to right to live in peace. If people want to whale watch they should find a safer way to do it, perhaps from shore. ERICA HODGE, SAN RAMON San Ramon (Spanish for "Saint Raymond") may refer to one of the following places:
If the engines of" whale-watching boats are disturbing the Orcas, why not switch the boats to sail power? Surely, this means of locomotion locomotion Any of various animal movements that result in progression from one place to another. Locomotion is classified as either appendicular (accomplished by special appendages) or axial (achieved by changing the body shape). would also provide a better experience for the whale watchers. LORIEN DAVY, SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. , CALIF. |
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