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From space, the planet is the territory Not of humans, but of the whale"
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From space, the planet is the territory Not of humans, but of the whale"
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WHALEFORCE members are drawn from the yachting community and can be anyone who can contribute to the monitoring program. WHALEFORCE is run by Cochrane Ecological Institute (CEI) a Canadian Registered Charity. The program is funded by CEI through memberships, advertising on WHALEFORCE materials, sponsorships, funders and its members. By becoming a WHALEFORCE member you are joining a like minded group of dedicated sailors who want to do their part for the environment while enjoying sailing and cruising.
WHALEFORCE members are identified by flying the distinctive WHALEFORCE burgee. Membership included:
1. A WHALEFORCE burgee
2. A set of WHALEFORCE 'Quick Cards' to assist with whale, porpoise and dolphin identification
3. Access to the WHALEFORCE data reports including a quarterly newsletter (hard copy or electronic)
4. Access to WHALEFORCE training seminars
You may become a member of WHALEFORCE by filling out the membership form and submitting it electronicaly or by hard copy along with the $CND 50.00 onetime membership fee.
The responsibility of WHALEFORCE membership is that you conscientiously report all whale, dolphin and porpoise sightings an a regular basis to CEI. This is the only way the data base will expand to the point where the data is meaningful and population estimates can be made.