equipped with the latest GoPro video cameras . Others were new to snorkeling and whale watching .
“ The beauty of these tours is that they are accessible to virtually anyone who is comfortable on a boat and in surface water with a snorkel ,” Perry said .
Perry also enjoyed the evenings back on the main boat , which were “ filled with beautiful sunsets , good food and presentations on whale behavior and habitat .”
“ The more you dive , the more you see the impact we have on our oceans , with our cruise ships and our dumping and overfishing ,” Perry said . “ It ’ s a powerful motivator to get people involved in finding solutions .”
“ You get to know these whales during your short time with them . They have distinctive markings on their torsos and fins , and distinctive personalities to match . Many of these whales have been traveling the oceans for 30 to 40 years . The biggest thing I came away with is not understanding why anyone would want to hurt such an amazing animal .“
“ The memory of being with them really stays with you .”
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