Dear Marmamers, The World Cetacean Alliance is excited to announce a series of 'Whale Whisperers' free webinars with cetacean biologists and naturalists on the importance of responsible whale watching interpretation and marine conservation messaging. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whale-whisperers-tickets-150632643291 SCHEDULE Monday 19 April: 12PM EST, 5pm BST. Virtual Guided Whale Watch Underwater virtual whale watch in the Azores Dive into the pristine waters of the Azores and discover its natural treasures! Guided by Rui Santos, PhD student at the University of the Algarve, and guide for Futurismo Azores Whale Watching, and Dolphin and Whale Connection. Both tour operators are partners of the World Cetacean Alliance. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89919267289 Monday 19 April: 3PM EST, 8pm BST. Interview on responsible whale watching practices World Cetacean Alliance Interim CEO Dylan Walker interviews three professional whale watching guides/biologists about the importance of communicating responsible whale watching practices to guests and crew. Dylan will be discussing this with WCA partners Angie Gullan from Dolphin Encountours Research Center, Mozambique; Lorenzo Fiori PhD, from Azores Whale Watching Terra Azul, Azores, Portugal; and Rui Santos, from University of the Algarve, Futurismo Azores Whale Watching, Azores, Portugal; and Dolphin and Whale Connection, UK. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84041496701 Tuesday 20 April: 12PM EST, 5pm BST. Virtual Guided Whale Watch Land-based whale watching in Iceland Professional whale watching guide and WCA partner Rodrigo A. Martinez Catalan takes us on an exciting journey through beautiful Vestmanneyjar. Discover how to watch whales and dolphins from land, take part in citizen science initiatives, and witness Rodrigo's wonderful cliff-top footage of Iceland's whales and dolphins. After the tour, ask Rodrigo your questions about the experience! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86518833246 Tuesday 20 April: 3PM EST, 8pm BST. Interview. Are my customers listening? How to communicate marine conservation messages on a whale watching tour WCA Interim CEO Dylan Walker and Responsible Whale Watching Guide Course organiser Cynde McInnis of the Whale Mobile discuss the importance of communicating marine conservation actions that people can take to help protect our oceans during a whale or dolphin watching tour. When is the right time? What should we say? How do we know people have altered their behaviour? Join the discussion! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81156134091?pwd=M3l4NXBhV3JvL1pvZzhVdmFwbEg3Zz09 Wednesday 21 April: 12PM EST, 5pm BST. Virtual Guided Whale Watch Boat tour of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal Lorenzo Fiori PhD, Azores Whale Watching Terra Azul, takes us on a boat journey to view whales and dolphins in one of the world's top whale watching locations - the Azores. Join him for the experience and ask questions afterwards! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82407851499 Wednesday 21 April: 3PM EST, 8pm BST. Interview. How much knowledge is enough? How to become knowledgeable about whales, dolphins, wildlife, and people! WCA Interim CEO Dylan Walker and responsible marine guide course organiser Paul Keating of E-ko Tours, New Zealand, discuss ways to gain the knowledge required to be a whale watching guide. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87688057647 Thursday 22 April: 12PM EST, 5pm BST. Expert Panel Q&A. How to become a Responsible Whale Watching Guide WCA professional whale watching guides answer questions from the audience and discuss the importance of the WCA's new online Responsible Whale Watching Guides training courses. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83873237154 We look forward to welcoming you. Regards, -- *Dylan Walker*Interim Chief Executive Officer Currently available on Monday and Tuesday only *World Cetacean Alliance* Unit D, 132-134 Albion Street, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4DP, UK. t: +44 (0) 1273 355011 c: +44 (0) 7900 471490 e: dylan@worldcetaceanalliance.org <sophie.lewis@worldcetaceanalliance.org> *Help us Save Whales! Donate today! <https://worldcetaceanalliance.org/donate/>* The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is a Partnership of over 118 organisations and individuals in 40 countries worldwide working collaboratively to protect cetaceans and their habitats. World Cetacean Alliance, the Secretariat to the Partnership, is a UK registered Charity no. 1160484. 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