Blue Whale Facts and Sightings

The video by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, featuring Dr. Hilary Moors-Murphy, provides guidance on identifying and reporting Blue Whales, an endangered species found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It describes their unique characteristics, such as their mottled blue-grey color and large size, and offers instructions on how to report sightings, including necessary details and contact information. The video also provides emergency contacts for reporting injured or dead whales.

In which seasons are Blue Whales most commonly seen in Eastern Canada?

• Spring, Summer, and Fall

• Fall and Winter

• Winter and Spring

• Summer and Winter

What is a distinctive feature of Blue Whales that can be seen from a distance?

• Their large tail

• Their tall, straight blow

• Their loud calls

• Their small dorsal fin

How can you distinguish Blue Whales from other large whales?

• By their loud vocalizations

• By their mottled blue-grey color

• By their long tails

• By their large eyes

What is the maximum length a Blue Whale can grow to?

• 35 meters

• 30 meters

• 25 meters

• 20 meters

What details should you include when reporting a Blue Whale sighting?

• Only photos and videos

• Just the date and time

• The number and type of whales, date and time, and location

• Only the location

Who should you contact if you see an entangled or injured whale?

• Marine Animal Response Society

• Local police

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada

• Local wildlife center