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Amazing Whale and Surfer Video
This is a year we will remember the ocean at its worst, with the March tsunami and its best, with the whales cavorting at Main Beach. I hope we don't remember it as the year someone got killed for getting too close.
Here's a note from the Santa Cruz Visitors Council on the topic:
“Visitors are drawn to the activity of wildlife watching because the actions of Mother Nature – as we have seen in the media with other events – are fundamentally unpredictable.” said Christina Glynn, Communications Director for the CVC. “We encourage visitors and locals alike to enjoy the Monterey Bay responsibly, abiding by the laws and rules of the Sanctuary. This includes maintaining a safe distance of at least 100 yards from all marine animals, whether in the water or on shore.”
Visitors can choose from an array of ways to view marine life in Santa Cruz County, utilizing the expertise of local whale watching tour companies. Additionally, an abundance of sea life can be viewed from shore, from such vantage points as the Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz Harbor, Capitola Wharf and the cliffs at Davenport, among other locations.The CVC features whale watching information on its website at http://www.santacruz.org/things/whale-watching.php, including safety guidelines for visitors.
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