Wild Ocean Whale Society (WOWs)
Respect, Observe, Preserve
Education
Our Whales and Dolphins BC website is full of educational material, teaching aids, quizzes, and information
regarding marine mammals on the BC Coast. See also our Outreach Programs.
What's there to learn?
Cetacean Species includes:
Descriptions and images of the common cetaceans that live along our expansive coastline grouped by Whales or by Dolphins & Porpoise species.
Definitions offers terminology in plain English to make the learning experience smooth and convenient.
Comparison of Species will give you another perspective to appreciate the diversity of traits and characteristics of these amazing, intelligent animals.
Compare species by:
- Size and Description
- Surface Behaviours
- Feeding Habits
- Social Structure
- Habitats & Migration
- Unique Characteristics
- Conservation Status
Teaching Resources has a wide range of lessons and worksheets to suit different teaching needs and levels of students. Coloring pages will keep even the youngest student engaged.
From kindergarten to adult, the Lessons are designed to assist educators, students, and anyone interested in learning more about cetaceans.
Threats to Marine Mammals is a paper written for the public as well teachers, students and researchers covering human caused issues to all marine mammals with a what you can do section within the two main topics: Toxins and Pollution and Underwater Disturbance.
How to Spot Whales from Shore gives some great tips on how and what to look for as you scan the waters for whales, dolphins or porpoise.
Video Quizzes also found under the Teaching Resources menu are visual ways to learn more about our two iconic species, Killer Whales (Orca) and Humpback Whales. These videos can help answer questions such as:
Who was known to be the longest-living orca?
How researchers identify individual whales?
How far away can humpback sounds be heard?
And what should you do when you spot whales in BC waters –
Contact us, of course!
