# WhaleReport Legacy > Citizen science app for reporting marine mammal and sea turtle sightings in British Columbia. (iPhone/iPad app by Ocean Wise Conservation Association.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whalereport-legacy/id982066469 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ocean Wise Conservation Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/982066468) - Category: Education, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.10/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 35 MB - Languages: American English, Catalan, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Polish, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2015-05-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whalereport-legacy/id982066469/reviews.md ## What is WhaleReport Legacy? Welcome to B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network’s WhaleReport app! Help the Sightings Network gather data on the occurrence and distribution of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and sea turtles in B.C. waters. If you see a cetacean or sea turtle in B.C. waters, use the WhaleReport App to report what you see and directly contribute to important conservation-based research. Once submitted, your sightings will appear on your personalized map in the ‘Map’ tab. Your report will be reviewed by the Sightings Network team and you may be contacted with follow-up questions. The Sightings Network appreciates your contributions and looks forward to receiving your sightings! Use the WhaleReport app to: • Learn more about the 23 species of cetacean and four species of sea turtles that inhabit B.C. waters • View the Be Whale Wise guidelines for responsible marine wildlife viewing • Record sightings when out of mobile reception range • Track and observe sightings you’ve submitted via a personalized sightings summary About the Sightings Network The B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network is a research and conservation program of the Vancouver Aquarium in collaboration with the Cetacean Research Program of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The Sightings Network is a network of thousands of observers across British Columbia who report their sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles. Anyone can be an observer and every report improves our understanding of the distribution and occurrence of cetaceans and sea turtles in B.C. waters. There are 12 species or populations of cetaceans and sea turtles native to British Columbia listed under the Species at Risk Act. These species face many threats from human activity such as entanglement in fishing gear, disturbance by vessels, and accumulation of pollutants. Learn more about cetaceans, sea turtles and their conservation at www.wildwhales.org. How Sightings Network Data is Used The data collected are used in conservation and research-based projects to better understand and protect cetacean and sea turtles in B.C. waters. Sightings are not made available to the public so as to avoid advertising cetacean and sea turtles hot spots, and contributing to vessel disturbance to cetaceans and sea turtles in these areas. Data can be requested for use in academic research, conservation assessment and planning, species recovery planning including critical habitat determination, and environmental impact assessment, evaluation and mitigation. This app was made possible through the generous support of Mountain Equipment Co-op, BG Group, and the Government of Canada. This project was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through the Department of the Environment. The British Columbia Cetacean Sightings Network is a collaboration between the Vancouver Aquarium and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. ## Key features - Report cetacean and sea turtle sightings - Learn about 23 cetacean and 4 sea turtle species - Access Be Whale Wise guidelines - Record sightings offline - Track submitted sightings on a personalized map - Contribute to conservation research ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whalereport-legacy/id982066469/reviews.md ### 1/5 — You can’t see other people’s sitings *2024-10-10, version 3.1.8* You can report but not see or learn about other sitings . Useless ### 3/5 — Not what I expected… *2024-05-28* I had hoped to see timely reports of sea life sightings, however I found a lot of information about protection procedures and programs, but the web link to the report blog is broken (may 28,2024). I wonder if any of the submissions of sightings actually go anywhere… ### 1/5 — not worth your time *2022-08-28* it doesn’t really do much . ### 3/5 — App freezes often *2022-02-21, version 2.0.8* After set up my profile I filed a report of sighting and App froze after selecting 2 pictures from my iPad Version 14.8. Rebooting didn’t help. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2021-09-01, version 2.0.8* Well designed app that helps monitor the position of whales and protect them from potential ship strikes. Fun way to help with some citizen science. Highly recommend! ### 1/5 — Stuck in the help window *2020-02-28, version 1.3.2* Can’t use this as I’m stuck in the help window. ### 4/5 — Bug report *2020-01-12, version 1.3.2* Was great, I opened up the app to report a lone humpback 20 minutes ago and the app appears to be stuck in a help menu or how to use the app page. ### 3/5 — Lost History *2019-10-18, version 1.3.2* This has been a great app that I have used for years. The new update today requires you to re-register and loses all history of previous reports. ### 5/5 — Great tool to help cetacean conservation & research *2017-07-04, version 1.1.1* I have been using this app ever since it became available and love its simplicity. It allows anyone on the water to report whale sightings instantly to the network or at a later date if you are out of cell range. Highly recommended. ### 2/5 — Only researchers can see submitted info *2015-06-23, version 1.0.2* Agree with previous review about no whale info. App seems well set up but only people that seem to be able to see the reports is the researchers (not much incentive to report sightings). ## Frequently asked questions about WhaleReport Legacy ### What is WhaleReport Legacy used for? WhaleReport Legacy is used to report sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and sea turtles in B.C. waters. It helps gather data for conservation research and allows users to learn about marine species and responsible viewing. ### Can I use WhaleReport Legacy offline? Yes, you can record sightings even when you are out of mobile reception range. The app allows for offline recording, ensuring that your valuable data can be captured. ### What kind of information does WhaleReport Legacy provide? WhaleReport Legacy provides information on 23 species of cetaceans and four species of sea turtles found in B.C. waters. It also includes the Be Whale Wise guidelines for responsible marine wildlife viewing. ### How is the data from WhaleReport Legacy used? The data collected is used for conservation and research projects to better understand and protect marine life in B.C. waters. It aids in species recovery planning and environmental impact assessments. ### Is WhaleReport Legacy free to use? Yes, WhaleReport Legacy is available for free. It was made possible through the generous support of various organizations and the Government of Canada. ### What devices does WhaleReport Legacy support? WhaleReport Legacy is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating compatibility with Apple's mobile operating systems. ### How often is WhaleReport Legacy updated? The app was last updated on June 17, 2025, with version 3.2.1. This suggests regular maintenance and potential feature additions or improvements. ### Does WhaleReport Legacy have ads? No, WhaleReport Legacy does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and focuses on its core functionality of data collection and education. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2.1 — 2025-06-17 app name is updated to whale report legacy ### 3.2.0 — 2025-02-21 app deprecation banner is added ### 3.1.8 — 2024-04-30 Fix minor issue ### 3.1.7 — 2024-04-26 update news link ### 3.1.6 — 2024-03-07 Bug fix. ## Apps similar to WhaleReport Legacy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Whose Land](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whose-land/id1350310353) | 4.8 (15) | Free | Education | | [eTick](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etick/id1501804954) | 4.0 (92) | Free | Education | | [On This Spot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-this-spot/id1120981925) | 4.9 (19) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Ocean Wise Conservation Association - [WRAS Pilot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wras-pilot/id1406242059) - [Whale Report](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-report/id6654889441) All apps by Ocean Wise Conservation Association: https://appshunter.io/developer/982066468 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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