14 DAY TRIAL // Here's a piece of news that might prove quite useful to people who are thinking about going whale watching.
Apparently, nearly 140 humpback whales now come to feed and swim around in British Columbia's coastal fjords between the months of July and September.
Not many years ago, far fewer humpback whales could be seen in these waters during the summer months.
In fact, researchers say that, according to their investigations, the local population for this species nearly doubled between 2004 and 2011.
Science Daily tells us that, all things considered, the humpback whales that decide to spend their summer off British Columbia's coast see these waters as a pit stop.
Thus, they stop here in order to feed and prepare themselves for their future migrations.
Specialists warn that, while they are busy refueling, the whales are particularly vulnerable to environmental stressors. Therefore, tourists should do their best not to disturb them.