A dedicated marine mammal observer will sail aboard MSC Cruises' MSC Poesia to enhance whale conservation efforts.

MSC Cruises has announced a partnership with ORCA, a marine conservation organization which will deploy its first dedicated ...

MSC Cruises will have a marine mammal observer from ORCA onboard MSC Poesia in Alaska this summer to gather data and support sustainable wildlife tourism.

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MSC Cruises teams up with ORCA to have a Marine Mammal Observer on board MSC Poesia during peak Alaska whale season.