WHALE LOCATOR
Live Community Sightings Network
The whale awareness app with real-time Salish Sea whale reports on a live map with push notifications.
See what's out there right now, report sightings, and help keep whales safe.
Then just $4.99/month. Cancel anytime.
Live positions of the whale watch fleet, with automated detection when vessels are engaged in whale watching.
Report and view whale encounters in real time: species, location, direction of travel, and behaviour.
Choose your areas of interest and get push notifications when new sightings are reported nearby.
Active contributors earn higher tiers, and reports are verified, so the data stays accurate and trustworthy.
Vessel restricted zones, voluntary no-go areas, and current DFO and WDFW marine mammal regulations clearly mapped.
Real-time conditions from ECCC, NDBC, and NOAA stations layered alongside sightings and vessel positions.
Know exactly where to be when whales show up, with live alerts that update you throughout the day.
Share what you see with the community, and help others stay whale aware.
Know where whales are so you can keep a safe and legal distance on the water and do your part to help prevent ship strikes.
Get notified when whales swim near webcams and hydrophones. Watch and listen to whales virtually as they pass by, from anywhere in the world.
Design your research project using real-time and historical sightings data, from migration patterns to the movements of individual whales.
Follow the fleet as it tracks whales, and see where they're finding animals in real time.
See who else is sharing the water, including commercial vessels and other boat traffic nearby.
Check conditions before you head out, and plan your day accordingly, with wind, waves, and weather details to help you stay safe.