Are whales more intelligent than human beings? Many people believe that they are, and are fascinated by these enormous yet graceful creatures. In recent years, whale watching has become extremely popular, as more and more people want to experience the feeling that they are developing a personal relationship with whales. often Whale watching involves sailing out a long way from shore, too through very uneven waters. As a result, many whale watchers are busy worrying about their upset stomachs or trying not to tall overboard to actually look for whales. Most of them trust on a guide to keep an arm out for the flash of a fin or a glimpse of a tail to let them know when to look. However, there will not always be whales to see, and even if there are, there is no guarantee that the whale watchers will notice them. Whales are so at home in the sea, and blend into the water so well that they can be hard for people to look even when one has been pointed out to them. A competent guide wiH usually be able to find at least one, though, and it has to be said that a whale in its natural habitat is a wonderful sight. The lucky whale watcher will be shown to a spectacular display of water gymnastics, as occasionally, whales will jump into the air or wave at their audience with their tails. They often spout jets of water high into the air. These acts generally make whale watchers feel as though their trip has been and has brought them closer to wasted understanding these huge, strange mammals.