Monica Pepe from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation or WDC joined PartsVu Xchange Talks Boating for a really important conversation about protecting both Atlantic whales and other marine life and protecting people and boats. Monica works on WDC’s safe boating programs as a Policy Manager.

We discussed:

• An overview of WDC's work
• The challenges of recreational boaters co-existing with whales and other marine life
• Signs whales are in the area
• What to do when a recreational boater spots a whale
• How to best help whales in distress
• Things recreational boaters can do to help protect whales & dolphins

Reporting Marine Mammals in Distress 

• 1-866-755-6622 for ME-VA 
• 1-877-WHALE-HELP for NC-FL a
• Radio the USCG

Resources

Course on boater safety around whales can be found at seeaspout.org.

Connect with WDC

https://us.whales.org/
Facebook - @uswhalesorg 
Twitter - @whales_org
Instagram - @whales_org 
TikTok - @whales_org
YouTube - WDC North America

Any suggestions for additional ways we can connect with the recreational boating community can be emailed to [email protected]

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