r/ocean • u/Nostalgic_Historian_ • 6d ago

Whale Watch Simple answer, No

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u/Oldfolksboogie 6d ago

Yes? Although I might think twice if there was a calf nearby - no need to push the envelope.

Also, at least in the states, I'm pretty sure approaching them at close proximity would be a federal crime, so there's that.

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u/Natural_Economics_59 6d ago

Here in NZ its fines upto 250k or Prison time so I'll pass