The Whales are Back

I already have had a couple of reports of whale sightings in the Bahia de Potosi. Could be a big season. The Whales of Guerrero Research Project is returning and bringing volunteer scientists to count, map and photograph the local humpback population along with ​the various species of dolphins we have in local waters.

​This​ is the first serious study​, last year in the pilot program many whale flukes were photographed and matched with sightings in other areas, so the migration pattern is starting to emerge.

With a bit more funding, ​the is project is ready to expand to​ the fishermen and fishing guides of Zihuatanejo, who are eager to start learning how spot and safely approach whales so they are not frightened. An important goal​ is to develop a viable whale watching tour business in the area.

The ​Whales of Guerrero​ Project has no government support; ​now it is ​
just supported by interested people. If anyone would like to make a tax deductible contribution ​or participate as a citizen scientist, ​
the link is http://www.whalesinmexico.com/donate.htm . Thanks