ORES Research and Education: Passionate about minke whales     
Founded in 1978, ORES (Ocean Research and Education Society) is a Swiss-Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to the research, education and conservation of whales. Since 1995 we are dedicated to conduct long-term studies on the poorly known North Atlantic minke whale. Our study area lies within the boundaries of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, which protects the unique, highly dynamic and very rich summer feeding ground for a variety of whales, seals and seabirds. Strong currents concentrate marine wildlife in space and time and near the surface. There is no need to search for whales as their blows, feeding lunges and raising flukes can easily be spotted from the shore At sea you might get an overload of impressions, as there is so much to see. But during the daily outings you will practice your observational skills and gain a growing understanding of what you see. At the end you will have learned to recognize the various species, sounds and behaviours and you will identify some of our 300 known minke whales! You will even learn to distinguish the different feeding strategies applied by individual animals such as famous Loca, Speedy and Slash Eleven! When feeding at the surface these highly agile and fast minke whales regularly apply a variety of feeding behaviours by lunging through the schooling fish and breaking the surface in different body planes. For a few seconds you will look into their eye, see their genital slits and sense their size. Every day during the two weeks we will head out to sea on board the Caribe, our fully equipped research vessel. As we are working in protected waters none of our more than 700 former volunteers has ever experienced any seasickness. On land you will attend comprehensive lectures, explore the area, visit local attractions and have fun with people from all over the world. It is our understanding that we visit the whales' world in a respectful and least disturbing manner described in our research permit. Please be aware that we do not offer classical whale-watching trips.
Address215, route 138, PO box 117
Town / CityLes Bergeronnes
State / CountyQuebec
Zip / PostcodeG0T 1G0
CountryCanada
WebsiteTelSwiss office: +41 32 623 63 54
Campaign to make the minke whales well-known and belovedORES Research and Education: Passionate about minke whales
Canada
We believe that people in the world love to protect what they know and can relate to. Our campaign’s goal is to do what we do best: To talk about minke whales and to tell the world our stories about the fascinating lives of Loca, Hibou and Co.
Support our dedicationORES Research and Education: Passionate about minke whales
Canada
Despite the great interest of the general public there is very little money available for research. There is even less for species that are as poorly known as the minkes. Help to study their lives. Your donation will make a difference!
Become a member of ORESORES Research and Education: Passionate about minke whales
Canada
For your annual contribution you will not only receive thrilling and unique stories and amazing photographs in our Newsletters, which report on what we have learned during the season. You will also know that you greatly contribute to minke whale research.
Adopt an individually known minke whaleORES Research and Education: Passionate about minke whales
Canada
Such as the females Speedy, the fastest, or Loca, the most inventive hunter. Or any other of the 300 individual whales. As an adopter you will throughout the year receive a certificate, newsletters, many creative gifts, and informative mailings.
Life-sized animalsORES Research and Education: Passionate about minke whales
Canada
Environmental education is about creating connections. But how to do this when the ocean is far? Hang up my life-sized cetaceans and see the amazement in your audience’ faces: “Wow, I didn’t know that they are THIS huge!" Contact:utscherter@ores.org
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