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By Melissa Hobson
JULY 14, 2024

Exploring the extraordinary connection between whales and humans

Matt Stumpf, Capt Daves Dolphin And Whale Watching Safari
Blue whale encounter at Dana Point Whale Heritage Area: photo credit Matt Stumpf, Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari

Seeing a whale in the wild can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for some and has others coming back year after year. It’s important to get it right

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