About the whales
In the 30 years that 7 Seas Whale Watch has been in operation we have seen a total of 15 different species of whales off the coast of Gloucester. Of these, seven species are what are sometimes referred to as "Great Whales" (whales that are over 30 feet in length when fully grown). These species are the Blue Whale (the largest animal in the world!) the Humpback Whale, the Finback Whale, Sperm Whale, Minke Whale, Sei Whale, and the extremely endangered North Atlantic Right Whale.
In addition to the larger species mentioned above, we have also sighted eight other species of whales. These species are the Long-finned Pilot Whale, Beluga (or "White Whale"), Harbor Porpoise, Atlantic White-sided Dolphin, White-beaked Dolphin, Common Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, and Grampus (or "Rizzo's Dolphin").
To learn about each these fascinating types of whales simply CLICK THE DROP-DOWN MENU AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE and then select the desired species. Each page contains beautiful photographs that we have taken aboard our whale watches, and also has lots of information about the unique identifying characteristics, biology, and natural history of that species. Additionally, we have included pages that have a wealth of information about the oceanography, geology, and ecology of the area.
There is no better way to prepare for a whale watch off the coast of Gloucester, MA than to read the information you will find here!
We hope that you enjoy looking at the many photographs and learning about the whales we are so fortunate to be able to share with our passengers. See you on the water!
A Breaching Humpback Whale And Whale Watchers
A Diving Whale At Sunset