Chiriquí. Many give birth in the protected waters of Coiba National Park but can be seen by all nearby islands. Panama's Tommy Guardia National Geographical Institute is charting the first interactive map for whale watching in Latin America to aid in collecting research and contributing to the protection and preservation of the endangered mammal. Gabriel Despaigne said: When the Green Association of Panama in 2003 began the "Save the whales" campaign, people thought that the mammals were only in cold countries, and now it’s a rare person who doesn’t know that Panama has whales. Humpback whales are one of over 20 species of marine mammals that can be observed in the area. The tropical bottlenose whale, fin and pilot whales along with large pods of bottle-nosed, common and spinner dolphins are common. Examples of toothed whales such as the orca and sperm whale are also seasonal visitors. See also Boquerón, Chiriquí Islas Secas References External links Panama's Coiba National Park Website Chiriqui Gulfs of the Pacific Ocean Panamanian coasts of the Pacific Ocean Chiriquí Province