Dana Point first Whale Heritage Site in the nation
California locale famous for variety of whales, dolphins
By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times
Published: February 9, 2021, 6:00am
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Dana Point was named the first Whale Heritage Site in the U.S. on Wednesday. (Dreamstime)
LOS ANGELES — Two women who operate rival whale-watching tours in Dana Point came together to work on having their beloved slice of the coast named one of the whaliest places in the world. Their efforts paid off.
Dana Point on Wednesday became the first Whale Heritage Site in the U.S., a distinction it shares with Hervey Bay in Australia, the Bluff in South Africa and newly named Tenerife-La Gomera Marine Area in Spain. The designation acknowledges areas known for having cultural ties and respectful interactions with whales and dolphins.