Anja Murray: Whales are on the move and Cork and Kerry are great places for whale-watching

In Iceland, ironically, income from whale watching tourism far outweighs the income from commercial whale hunting

A series of photos of a humpback whale breaching: during August and September, humpback whales can sometimes be seen off the coasts of Cork and Kerry as they make their epic migration from summer feeding grounds in the Polar regions to warmer waters near the equator for breeding and birthing

Seeing a whale out at sea is a thrilling experience. 

The anticipation; watching the water intently, hoping for a glimpse of a whale — all part of the excitement of whale watching.