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Blue Whales of the Southern Shelf: How to Sail Ethically Off Mirissa

Why choosing low-noise sailing catamarans and certified marine biologists transforms your encounter with the largest animal on Earth.

By Tariq Mansoor, Marine Conservation LeadSEPTEMBER 29, 20267 MIN READ

Just six nautical miles off Sri Lanka’s southern tip, the continental shelf plunges over a kilometer deep, creating nutrient-rich upwellings favored by blue whales and sperm whales.

True stewardship means cutting engines early, maintaining parallel courses at 100 meters, and letting curious cetaceans approach on their own terms.

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