# Whale Watch PNW

> Whale Watch PNW (iPhone/iPad app by Guillermo Gonzalez Jimenez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-watch-pnw/id6777761750 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guillermo Gonzalez Jimenez](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777550134)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-watch-pnw/id6777761750/reviews.md

## What is Whale Watch PNW?

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.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2026-08-15

Added Privacy Policy link in the About screen
Updated contact email
Minor cleanup

### 1.6.0 — 2026-08-10

You can now report whale sightings directly from the app. Tap the Report tab, choose the species, add how many you saw, drop your name if you'd like, and submit your sighting goes straight to Acartia to help the whole community. Alerts have also been improved to only notify you about whales near your location, tapping a notification now takes you directly to that sighting on the map, and overnight alerts no longer pile up in the morning.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-07-16

fixed bugs with location and low tide alerts

### 1.1 — 2026-06-22

Alerts now only notify you about whales spotted near your location. Tapping a notification takes you directly to that sighting on the map. Overnight sightings no longer pile up in the morning. Added a feedback link in the About screen.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-18

No release notes.

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