WhaleReport

Name: WhaleReport
Rating: 3.2727273 (30 reviews)
Author: Ocean Wise Conservation Association

Send sightings of cetaceans and sea turtles to the BC Cetacean Sightings Network

WhaleReport App

Join the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network with the WhaleReport app! This tool allows you to report sightings of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises) and sea turtles in British Columbia waters, contributing to vital conservation research. Once you submit a sighting, it is reviewed by the network team and appears on your personalized map.

Key features include learning about local species, following responsible viewing guidelines, and tracking your own sightings—even offline. Your contributions help to protect vulnerable marine wildlife in B.C., supporting efforts against threats like entanglement and pollution. For more information, visit Wild Whales.

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By: Ocean Wise Conservation Association

Downloads: 16,750

Rating: 3.27

(30)

Version: 3.2.0 (Last updated: 2025-02-21)

Version code: 280337

Creation date: 2015-06-16

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.CAMERA
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
android.permission.VIBRATE
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
ca.org.vanaqua.vawhalereport.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size: 26.69M

Email: si*****@ocean.org

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Google Play Store

Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 402,119 ▲ 60

User reviews

Pros

Easy interface for submitting sightings
Useful for marine life research
Great to have an app-based reporting tool
Reliable source of information

Cons

Limited visibility of other reports
Poor interface design
Requires personal information
Does not cover all areas

Most mentioned

Poor interface
Limited report visibility
Privacy concerns
Simplicity of reporting

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User reviews

Attempts to report sightings of a few right whales. Says they don't cover my area, after I signed up and went through the entire process to assist researchers.