Whale Identification and Reporting Methods

The video tutorial, led by Dr. Hilary Moors-Murphy, focuses on identifying and reporting whales in Eastern Canada. It covers the characteristics and habitats of Blue Whales, Northern Bottlenose Whales, and Sowerby’s Beaked Whales, emphasizing their endangered status and the importance of monitoring them. Viewers are encouraged to report sightings with details and contact authorities in case of emergencies.

What is a distinctive feature of Blue Whales that helps in identifying them from a distance?

• Their light blue color underwater

• Their tall, straight blow

• Their small dorsal fin

• Their large size

Which of the following is true about the color of Blue Whales?

• They are uniformly dark grey

• They are completely black

• They have a mottled blue-grey color

• They are bright white

Northern Bottlenose Whales belong to which family?

• Ziphidae

• Balaenopteridae

• Delphinidae

• Physeteridae

What is a characteristic feature of older male Northern Bottlenose Whales?

• They have flat white foreheads

• They have a long tail

• They have a small blowhole

• They have a prominent dorsal fin

Where are Northern Bottlenose Whales frequently found?

• In shallow coastal waters

• In the Gully, Shortland, and Haldimand canyons

• In freshwater lakes

• Near coral reefs

What is a unique feature of Sowerby’s Beaked Whales?

• They have a very loud call

• They have a bright red color

• They have a large dorsal fin

• They have a long beak

What is the typical length of adult Sowerby’s Beaked Whales?

• Up to 5 meters

• Up to 15 meters

• Up to 10 meters

• Up to 20 meters

What should you include when reporting a whale sighting?

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

• Only the type of whale

• Only the date and time

• Only the location

Which contact method is NOT mentioned for reporting entangled or injured whales?

• Email

• Phone call

• Text message

• VHF Channel 16

What is the purpose of the video/photos courtesy mentioned at the end?

• To advertise the contributors

• To request donations

• To acknowledge the contributors

• To provide additional information