Watch for news about the restarting of our Whale Watching Trips in July 2023.
For the first time ever, Midwestern audiences will have an opportunity to see whales in the wild.
As part of a special partnership between the Sea Watch Conservatory and Great Lakes Awareness Foundation along with a special grant from the Foundation for Oceanographic Awareness, we are pleased to announce the successful importation of a small but thriving whale population in Lake Michigan between Grand Haven and Holland, Michigan. See red circle on the chart below for information about the general area of the whale barrier and whale location.
For the protection of both the whales and boaters, unauthorized vessels are not allowed in this area as per regulations of the US Corp of Nautical Engineers.
During the summer of 2023 you will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to see these beautiful creatures up close thanks to the efforts of Grand Haven Whale Watching.
Your support during our first year will help us expand. Watch for opportunities to Ride the Whales in September 2023.
Hello my fellow whale nerds! I Professor Terry Tom went to the big blue lake and did some watching myself. It was so amazing especially coming from South Dakota.
Can I purchase a whale???
Our whales are like family. There is no way we would be willing to sell them. In fact, we are a bit insulted you would ask. If you have a serious question, we would be happy to help but please don’t waste our time with this nonsense.
However, we do accept donations to keep the whales swimming in Lake Michigan. Let me know how much you are willing to pay. There is no limit to the satisfaction of knowing you have helped keep this going. This is the perfect way to invest your Christmas gift money from grandma or any future settlement from your FTX account.
Are your whales available for adoption? I would love to get one for my grandson, he is a big fan. I can handle the shipping of the whale, how much would one set me back? I am thinking $20, but I can be flexible. Thanks!
In the past, they were available for adoption in the $80 range but with inflation, we have raised the price. The adoption process is still easy and a great bargain. Please contact us to participate in our simple credit and background check required to keep our animals safe bad influences from those that adopt the whales with bad intent.
Name a price, I’ll pay it.
Because of a recent crackdown from the IRS we are only accepting Cryptocurrency. Will that work for you?
Yes, but I would like to see the whale before purchasing. Is there a place we can meet up in person? Maybe a zoom call?
Our internal security staff has told us not to download Zoom to our computers because it is too new. If you have either AOL Chat or CompuServe Video Relay Services, we would be happy to connect with you on these platforms. Otherwise, we can also send pictures by postal mail if you can wire us money for the stamp.
Please send me a private message. Right now we are only accepting crypto-currency or ElonBucks.
Wow!! You’re so lucky! I’ve never seen one before, but I love the whales in Lake Ontario so I’m sure I would love these too!!
Just so you know, the so-called “whales” in Lake Ontario are actually just genetically modified sturgeon. If people tell you there are whales in Lake Ontario, they are clearly trying to scam you. Be careful and do not fall for the misinformation.
I am a dolphin person
Are you serious? I know dolphin people and you sir are no dolphin person.
wow they’re so interesting
LIES!!!!! Orcas are actually dolphins people…..great lakes DOLPHIN tours…..
That is pretty funny. Thanks for the laugh.
We are not talking about Orcas. Our whales are whales. Please do not spread misinformation.
NO WHALES IN THE GREAT LAKES. NEVER HAVE BEEN NEVER WILL BE.
The Great Lakes were formed by a 2 mile sheet of ice called a Glacier. This happen during the last ice age.
With the great lakes being over 500 feet above sea level the Wales would have to navigate a gauntlet rivers and canals using the locks that are for boats and ships. Lets forget that the Erie Canal is only 12 ft deep. Most importantly they can’t swim over Niagara Falls.
Our whales do not travel a route through Niagara. Lake Michigan Whales have traveled in the ballast tanks of Ocean Freighters making Great Lakes deliveries. When we do need to bring in a larger whale, we will usually guide it from the Gulf of Mexico, up the Mississippi River and through the Chicago sewer canals. The locks (operated by the US Army Corp of Engineers) along this route are plenty big for our whales. The Trump Administration signed an executive order in 2020 as part of COVID relief efforts that allowed the US Army Corp of Engineers to work with us to be sure the whales are healthy and safe during the journey. On President Biden’s second day of this administration he rescinded the order and we have been in court ever since. It is our hope that the Biden Administration will change their mind and let the whales be free to swim the Great Lakes. It is a matter of equity. Why is it fair for the residents of the Atlantic and Pacific to be allowed to see the whales yet we do not allow the same opportunity for the people of the Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. We need to fight for this as a matte of equity and justice . . . not only for people but for the whales.
Oh my laugh out loud!
My friend just sent this to me as we are going to MI this summer. What a great opportunity! To see whales accommodated in a fresh water lake is amazing and (no doubt) beautiful. It just shows the lengths we will go to for self-gratification, yay humans! Might go back if they do the whale riding again. Did it with the Loch Ness, definitely recommend if you get the chance.
Hello Wendy, We look forward to seeing you for one of our whale watching tours. Unfortunately, inflationary pressures have caused us to bust our budget on Whale Chow so we no longer have enough funds left to fix the leaks in our boats. We are seeking a COVID Relief grant but have not yet received an update on our application.
I enjoyed going whale watching over freb break! It was unlike anything i’ve ever seen! amazing!
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This is so beautiful. It brings a tear to my eye.