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Do's and Don'ts in Whale (鲸) Watching The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnston Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer. It is strongly recommended that vessel (船只) operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales. ● Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back. ● Approach no closer than 100 metres, then stop the boat but keep the engine on. ● Keep noise levels down-no horns, whistles or racing of engines. ● Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 metres from your vessel. ● Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 metres from the whales. ● Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction. ● Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales. ● Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if travelling side by side with whales. ● When whales are travelling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore. ● Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 metres of whales. ● If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales. ● Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines. |
1. For whom is this text written? |
A. Tour guides. B. Whale watchers. C. Vessel operators. D. Government officials. |
2. When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should _____. |
A. move close to the beach B. increase speed gradually C. keep its engine running slowly D. remain at the back of the whales |
3. When going side by side with whales, the vessel should _____. |
A. travel closer and closer to the shore B. surround the whales with other boats C. keep moving in the same direction D. take a good viewing position |
4. What is the shortest safe distance from the whales? |
A. 400 metres. B. 300 metres. C. 200 metres. D.100 metres. |