tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53889137235629051832024-03-04T22:44:37.228-08:00Captain Bob's BlogRandom thoughts about my times on the water in Trinity, Newfoundland. Owner and Operator of Trinity Eco-Tours, Dive Ventures Newfoundland. Come join me as I explore the sea and admire all of its inhabitants! www.captainbobfromtrinity.blogspot.comRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07176388620103525572noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388913723562905183.post-77079238540504509802014-09-26T15:10:00.001-07:002014-09-26T15:10:28.696-07:00Newfoundland Whale Watching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tips for Whale Watching with Trinity Eco-Tours</h1>
Whale watching with us is a little bit different, but a whole lot better. Here are some pointers for you before we go on this wonderful experience together.
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Don’t take motion sickness pills</h2>
If you’re prone to sea sickness and have to take Dramamine or other similar motion sickness pills, you can leave those at home for this trip.
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We do not have the back and forth "swaying" as you
would if you were in a sailboat, for example.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You will wear a full flotation suit</h2>
These suits are survival suits, designed to keep you warm and afloat if you happen to fall in the water. These suits will also keep you warm in the cooler weather. So, it’s a win-win situation!
Contact Trinity Eco-Tours today to book your whale watching trip with us!
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Contact <a href="http://www.trinityecotours.com/">Trinity
Eco-Tours</a> today to book your whale watching trip with us! <o:p></o:p></div>
Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07176388620103525572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388913723562905183.post-61316212108365349852014-09-15T10:53:00.000-07:002014-09-15T10:53:54.271-07:003 Great Family Vacation Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li class="MsoNormal">Parasailing: Going
parasailing is a fabulous adventure. Hooked into a harness and flown in
the air like a kite, you get to see the world from a bird’s eye view.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Cruise: Are you looking
for an all-inclusive family vacation experience? Take your family on a
cruise, packed with fun activities and sunny skies, to relax and let
loose.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Whale Watching: Are you a
family of animal lovers? Go on a whale watching tour to see beautiful
whales in their natural habitats. <o:p></o:p></li>
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Would you like to take your family whale watching? <a href="http://www.trinityeco-tours.com/">Trinity Eco-Tours</a> offers fabulous
whale watching tours, to give your family the experience of a lifetime. <o:p></o:p></div>
Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07176388620103525572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388913723562905183.post-80169052016236927682014-07-16T14:46:00.001-07:002014-07-16T14:46:36.081-07:00Whales and Captivity: Like Oil and Water<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Concrete
tanks can never replace the ocean. Whales swim hundreds of miles per day in the
wild and are highly intelligent animals. Even though captives are kept in an
environment free of predators and pollution, they die young. Capture is brutal,
families are separated and the animals have virtually no room to move, compared
to what they need, deserve and would have in the wild.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Being trapped and deprived of essential nutrients, fresh
water and everything natural, orcas live stressful lives and lash out against
other orcas, humans and even hurt themselves. In nature however, despite sharing
the ocean for just about forever, there has only been one reliable report of an
orca harming a human being.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Captive whales suffer mentally and physically all their
lives. At <a href="http://www.trinityeco-tours.com/no_captivity.html">Trinity Eco-Tours</a>,
we support no captivity for marine mammals and hope you agree too.<o:p></o:p></div>
Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07176388620103525572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388913723562905183.post-65207787883930071032014-07-16T14:24:00.004-07:002014-07-16T14:25:19.394-07:003 Places to See Animals in the Wild<div class="MsoNormal">
It’s thrilling to see species thriving amongst each other in
their rightful ecosystem. Here are 3 ways you can see nature in action!<br />
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Ballesta Islands: Just a few miles off the coast of
Peru, these small islands boast of being home to over 20,000 birds of various
species, including penguins! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tide Pools: Found along most coast lines, this can be an
easy and fascinating adventure that can take place in the span of a day!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Whale Watching: Where there are whales, there are guided
tours such as those offered by <a href="http://www.trinityeco-tours.com/">Trinity
Eco-Tours</a> to get an up-close look at these majestic creatures in their
natural state. <o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07176388620103525572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388913723562905183.post-91506206253320535212014-07-16T14:22:00.002-07:002014-07-16T14:22:46.016-07:003 Ways to Protect the Ocean and Its Wildlife<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. Reduce Your Carbon
Footprint: The effects of climate change
are not only threatening the livelihood of animals on land, they also threaten
the life of those in the sea. Being
conscious of your resource consumption is not only important for you, but also
for the ocean and its creatures.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. Conscious
Consumption: It is inevitable that some
of our food and resources come from the ocean, but they do not have to be
procured using unsustainable practices.
Educate yourself to avoid buying products that adversely affect marine
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3. Enjoy It
Responsibly: If you love the ocean, you
probably like going to the beach and being out on the water. When participating in such activities, clean
up after yourself, and be sure not to introduce foreign substances or dangers
to the habitat.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Want to get out to the ocean to enjoy all of its beautiful
wonders? <a href="http://www.trinityeco-tours.com/">Trinity Eco-Tours</a> can introduce you
to ocean wild life responsibly and respectfully.<o:p></o:p></div>
Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07176388620103525572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388913723562905183.post-31857734000800050162014-07-16T14:21:00.002-07:002014-07-16T14:21:09.825-07:00Preparing for a Whale Watching Adventure:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whale watching is an awesome sea adventure to take, here are
some necessary preparations you must take before you head out on the ocean.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. Bring a poncho or rain jacket that will protect you from
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2. Bring a waterproof camera that you can hang from your
neck, whales may only surface for a moment so you don’t want to be fiddling
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3. Choose the right people to take you out to sea.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can choose the right people by going with Trinity
Eco-Tours <a href="http://www.trinityeco-tours.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://www.trinityeco-tours.com/</span></a>
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Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07176388620103525572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388913723562905183.post-48559658067657687832014-07-16T14:05:00.001-07:002014-07-16T14:05:21.598-07:00Whales: Worth More Alive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Whales, one of the few water-based mammals, are majestic
creatures. In fact, in 2013, economists reported on the whale-watching tourist
enterprise as a thriving tourism market. </span><a href="http://news.discovery.com/animals/whale-watching-industry.htm"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Reports</span></a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> indicate that
in 2009, 13 million tourists chose to visit whales in their natural habitats,
which produced 2.1 billion dollars in revenue. While there are many laws in
effect protecting whales against commercial hunting, these numbers have spawn
arguments over erecting further protective legislation. Curious what all the
fuss is about over these magical creatures? </span><a href="http://www.trinityeco-tours.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Trinity Eco Tours</span></a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> offers
whale-watching experiences by boat or kayak designed to capture the
magnificence of these water mammals, a perfect experience for the entire
family. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07176388620103525572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388913723562905183.post-40617145435393894032014-07-16T14:02:00.000-07:002014-07-16T14:02:23.189-07:00Interesting Facts about Orca Whales<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />1. A female orca gives birth to one calf every 5 years. They average 5
calves in their lifetime. <br />2. Orcas generate 3 kinds of sound: clicks,
calls, and whistles. <br />3. They have a culture! Hunting techniques and
vocal sounds have been passed down through generations. <br />4. Orcas are
found in all of the world’s oceans. <br />5. Most males never leave their
mother. <br />6. Orcas have the second heaviest brain of all marine mammals. <br /> 7. May be up to 4 generations of orca whales in a group If you are
interested in whale watching tours by boat or kayak please visit
http://www.trinityeco-tours.com/Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07176388620103525572noreply@blogger.com0