Welcome to Whale Report as a Whale Report Alert System user! As a validated mariner, you have exclusive features including real-time alerts via email, SMS, or push notifications. These alerts notify you of whale sightings within 10 nautical miles of your location, or within a custom zone of interest that you can set up in the app.

Profile Settings

• Click on your profile image in the top right-hand corner to:

• View and edit personal information

• Adjust notification preferences

• Change your password

Setting Your Zone of Interest

• You will be prompted to set a Zone of Interest where you want to receive alerts, even if you are not currently in that area.

• Click on the map to create points of a polygon that covers your preferred area.

• To remove a point, click on it again.

• On desktop, drag points to adjust your zone.

• Click “Save Selection” once satisfied.

Allowing Background Location

• You will be prompted to set your location sharing preferences. As a mariner, your location is required to be able to receive alerts of sightings in your area.

• For allowing your background location, please see Allow Background Location for Whale Report | Ocean Wise Help Center.

Updating Your Zone of Interest

• Mobile: Click your profile image > Manage Zones of Interest > Adjust points > Click “Save”.

• Desktop: Click the “Zones” page > Adjust points > Click “Save Selection”.

Adjusting Notification Settings

• Click on your profile icon in the top right-hand corner of your screen.

• Use toggle buttons to select notification preferences.

• It is recommended to enable:

  • Email

  • Text (SMS)

  • Push notifications

Enable Device Sound Notifications: IOS, Android, and Web

IOS

• Under Settings > Notifications > Whale Report

• Ensure Allow Notifications and Sounds are toggled on.

Android

• Under Settings > Notifications > App Notifications > Whale Report

• Ensure Allow Notifications and Allow Sound and Vibration are toggled on.

Web

To ensure you receive alerts when using the web browser, please use the following links:

• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/manage-website-notifications-in-microsoft-edge-0c555609-5bf2-479d-a59d-fb30a0b80b2b

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/3220216?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop

• Safari: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255518428?sortBy=rank

Pages Overview

Map: Toggling Real-time Mode

• On: See all recent sightings and alerts within the past 24, 12, or 3 hours.

• Off: View sightings and alerts with a 24-hour delay.

• Use this mode to plan routes, stay aware of marine life presence, and avoid collisions.

Sightings

• View total sightings in a list format or on the map.

• Click My Sightings to view your submitted sightings.

• Additionally, you can filter within recent (or My Sightings) for species, or dates.

My Alerts (Bell Icon)

• Displays previous alerts in list format, showing:

  • Species

  • Date & Time

  • Latitude/Longitude

• Click on any alert to view full sighting details.

For more information about using Whale Report, see Whale Report User Guide.

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