Bowhead Whale Update

Recent studies have revealed that the bowhead whale population of the eastern
Canadian Arctic is higher than the previously believed. The range of
probable estimates for the eastern bowhead is presently 4,811-43,105,
with a mean estimate of 14,400. While the range is quite large and
exact figures still unknown, the numbers are higher than previously
thought and this is good news for the population. Past estimates put
the population at only a few hundred. The reason for the larger numbers
is in part due to surveys of new areas which were not known until
recently to have large numbers of bowhead whales. Tracking with
satellite-linked transmitters has been very helpful in determining the
wider range of occupation.

We are looking forward to
travelling in bowhead whale territory this summer and hope to have the
great fortune and privilege of spending time amongst them. Over the
past four years we have been very blessed indeed with viewings of pods
as large as sixty and last year spotting a rare albino bowhead whale.
In 2008 we travel with bowhead expert Pierre Richard on our High Arctic
Adventure who will share with us his knowledge of the bowhead whale and
be glued to his spotting scope in hopes of sharing these great beasts
with us.

For more information on our High Arctic Adventure