Sign sponsored by Canadian Power & Sail Squadron
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Reduce risks for whales and boaters
The return of Humpbacks
Humpback Whales have thankfully returned from the brink of extinction and are now common on our coast. Our “See a Blow? Go Slow!” signs increase awareness on Humpback behaviour and how to reduce the risk of collision with Humpbacks and other whale species.
Help by sponsoring a sign
The fortunate increase in Humpbacks off our coast is a game changer for boater safety. Humpback Whales behave differently from whales like Orca, which many boaters are more familiar with. Humpbacks, and other baleen whales, can be oblivious to the presence of boats. They do not have biosonar like toothed whales. They can suddenly surface after long dives, or be resting just below the surface leading to increased risk of collision.
By sponsoring “See a Blow? Go Slow!” signs, you can help reduce the risk of collision for whales and boaters on BC’s coast. For a $100 minimum donation you can sponsor a sign. covers the cost of printing and shipping of one sign (tax deductible).
Please know that it is as valuable to help position signs as it is to sponsor them.
Sign sponsored by Di Izdebsk
Explore the map to see where signs are posted on BC’s coast
If you know of a “See a Blow? Go Slow!” sign not on this map, please email us with a photo, coordinates, and general location.
Know where a sign is needed? Or are you able to help post a sign? Click the link to the right.
Boater Safety
See a Blow? Go Slow!
Our “See a Blow? Go Slow!” campaign provides information about Marine Mammal Regulations in Canada, how to avoid collisions with marine mammals, and what to do if a collision or entanglement occurs.
Laws & Boater Safety