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Acquire® Demonstrations: Whale Watcher

An AcquireŽ expert system application for identifying whales.
Image of whale dorsal fins
Image of whale dorsal fins
Image of a Blue whale
Image of whale flukes
Image of a Humpback whale
Image of a blue whale blow
Whale watching is so popular that many people find this application to be entertaining, educational, interesting and useful. We certainly hope you enjoy it.

When using this application, bear in mind that this expert system is meant for demonstration purposes only; it is not definitive. If you want a more informed identification of your observed whale(s), you should consult your government's Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans, marine biologists at your local university, a published reference work, or visit one of the Web sites listed below.


Here are a few interesting sites about whales and whale watching:
 
  • Knight Inlet Lodge, British Columbia Canada. One of the world's great destinations for guided Grizzly Bear Safaris, Orca Watching, Eagle Viewing and Rainforest Tours
 
There is a very useful introduction to whale watching and whale identification titled "Watching Whales". This interesting booklet was produced by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and is available in many bookstores and marine park outlets. This booklet served as the primary resource for the development of this knowledge base. For further information on this booklet please contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada at info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.