Fig. 13.26 Correct approach by a whale watching boat in Cananéia estuary, São Paulo State,
Brazil. An approach was considered as being correct when, on seeing the animals at 500 m distant,
the skipper immediately reduced speed and approached slowly and laterally, not interfering with
their activities. On reaching about 100 m, the skipper put the engine into neutral and drifted freely
(Photo: Caio Louzada)
Fig. 13.27 Whale watching boat proceeding an direct approach with intention of stopping in front
of mother and calf of S. guianensis in Pipa beach, Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil. The skipper
deliberately approached to within less than 50 m from the animals, on some occasions getting to
within less than 3 m (Photo: Fábio Pais)
Brazil. An approach was considered as being correct when, on seeing the animals at 500 m distant,
the skipper immediately reduced speed and approached slowly and laterally, not interfering with
their activities. On reaching about 100 m, the skipper put the engine into neutral and drifted freely
(Photo: Caio Louzada)
Fig. 13.27 Whale watching boat proceeding an direct approach with intention of stopping in front
of mother and calf of S. guianensis in Pipa beach, Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil. The skipper
deliberately approached to within less than 50 m from the animals, on some occasions getting to
within less than 3 m (Photo: Fábio Pais)