Whale Watch PNW
Education
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Free, real-time whale sightings for the Salish Sea. Get notified when orcas, humpbacks, or gray whales are spotted near you.
Whale Watch shows you real-time cetacean sightings across the Salish Sea and Pacific Northwest, powered by Acartia — the citizen science network used by researchers, naturalists, and whale watch operators.
LIVE SIGHTING MAP
See every reported whale sighting on an interactive map. Filter by species and time range — last 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, or all time. Tap any pin for location, pod size, behavior notes, and species info.
PUSH ALERTS
Get notified the moment a whale is spotted within 50 km (31 mi) of you. Choose which species to follow — Southern Resident Orca, Bigg's Transient Orca, Humpback, Gray Whale, and more. Low tide alerts help you plan the best conditions for whale watching from shore.
SPECIES FIELD GUIDE
Learn about the 8 cetacean species found in PNW waters. Each entry includes conservation status, size, diet, peak season, and a description written for curious naturalists — not just scientists.
COMPLETELY FREE
No subscription. No account. No ads. Whale Watch is built on open data and designed to stay free forever.
SPECIES COVERED
· Southern Resident Orca (Endangered)
· Bigg's Transient Orca
· Offshore Orca
· Humpback Whale
· Gray Whale
· Minke Whale
· Harbor Porpoise
· Pacific White-sided Dolphin
Data provided by Acartia (acartia.io) and NOAA Tides & Currents.
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Information
- Seller
- Guillermo Gonzalez Jimenez
- Size
- 21.4 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Hollowfield Collective