Whales Abound in Inland Waters
Cetaceans have been seen in abundance in many of the inland waterways. Although the season is changing, our water conditions are ideal for algae and fish to thrive, supporting the whales and dolphins at the top of the food chain. Our report includes a sighting last Wednesday of a pod of approximately 50 Dall’s porpoises in Nodales Channel. Transient Biggs Orca remain in many areas. Of note is a single Transient Biggs Orca which was tracked for a couple of days as it travelled through Calm Channel, Ramsay Arm, and Sutil Channel. Last Friday, another group of Transient Biggs Orca -the T002C pod- were off Chatham Point and they were able to catch a few seals. Humpback Whales have appeared in many waterways and a number of mother and calf Humpback pairs were observed. The report includes a few sightings of Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, Harbour Porpoises, and Resident Orca.
Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Northern Resident Killer Whale off of Lizard Point
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP 2016-032
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Mon Sep 19 2016
12:34 • Biggs Orca ?T18s, T19s? zig zagging, off Sand Heads, Georgia Strait.
Aaron Nagler, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
Sun Sep 18 2016
11:17 • 4 Biggs Orca at the North Arm of the Fraser River, Georgia Strait.
Jilann Lechner, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
Sat Sep 17 2016
13:49 • 3 Biggs Orca heading West at Escape Reef, Johnstone Strait.
12:28 • 3 Biggs Orca heading East mid-strait off of Forward Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Jen Furst, Campbell River Whale Watching
Fri Sep 16 2016
18:15 • 7 Biggs Orca heading South off Bodega Point, Quadra Island, Kanish Bay.
Jordan McLean, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
17:43 • Biggs Orca heading South off Nixon Island, Kanish Bay. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
16:00 • 6 Biggs Orca ?T002Cs? by Rocky Islets, Discovery Passage. The Orca have taken 4 seals so far.
15:01 • 2 Biggs Orca heading East by Rock Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Jordan McLean, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
11:57 • 1 Biggs Orca heading South along the West shoreline of Marina Island and approaching Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
10:20 • Biggs Orca doing circles, off of Center Islet, Sutil Channel.
08:45 • 1 Biggs Orca just North of Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Jen Furst, Campbell River Whale Watching
Thu Sep 15 2016
19:39 • 4 Biggs Orca ?T101s? heading South-East off Savary Island, Malaspina Strait.
18:47 • 4 Biggs Orca ?T101s? heading North towards Savary Island, Georgia Strait.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
18:05 • 1 Biggs Orca heading South at the middle of Rendezvous Islands, Drew Passage. Travelling 4 knots. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
16:43 • 1 Biggs Orca ?T124E? heading West at the North tip of Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
16:11 • 1 Biggs Orca at the mouth of Raza Passage. Harassing a Stellar Sea Lion.
Geoff Dunstan, Discovery Marine Safaris
15:41 • 1 Biggs Orca by Raza Point, Calm Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:00 • 1 Biggs Orca heading out of Ramsay Arm. Just past old ferry that is the logging camp and along the West Shore. Travelling 5 knots. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:04 • est. 3 Biggs Orca heading East towards Rendezvous Islands, Drew Passage.
08:32 • 3 Biggs Orca at Hole in the Wall.
Radio, overheard or call out
Tue Sep 13 2016
13:33 • Biggs Orca heading South along the West side of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
12:32 • Biggs Orca heading South off Favada Point, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:20 • Biggs Orca heading South out from Vivian Island close to centre strait Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
09:28 • 4 Biggs Orca ?T101s, T102? heading South-East off Montgomery Bank towards Powell River, Georgia Strait. At 3-4 knots.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
09:04 • 2 Biggs Orca heading South off Mitlenatch Island angling towards Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Thu Sep 15 2016
12:30 • NRKW Orca off of Lizard Point, Malcolm Island, Queen Charlotte Strait. Large pod, unknown number.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
SIGHTING MEDIA
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales off of Lizard Point on Malcolm Island
Thu, 15 Sep 2016 – 2 items
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
SIGHTING MEDIA
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales off of Lizard Point on Malcolm Island
Thu, 15 Sep 2016 – 2 items
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Mon Sep 19 2016
14:57 • SRKW Orca ?JPod, KPod? heading South towards Sand Heads, Georgia Strait.
Aaron Nagler, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
Wed Sep 14 2016
13:39 • SRKW Orca ?J-Pod? heading North off Kellett Bluff, San Juan Islands, Haro Strait.
Aaron Nagler, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES
Sat Sep 17 2016
16:00 • Orca heading South off of Tribune Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait. These were most likely Northern Resident Orca, but no confirmation given – SM.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
Wed Sep 14 2016
15:43 • Orca off Canadian Forces Base Comox, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
HUMPBACK WHALES
Mon Sep 19 2016
18:03 • 2 Humpback Whales ?BCX0565 Nick, BCZ0004 Stripe? lunge feeding, Kellsey Point, Yuculta Rapids. Very active feeding and tail slaps. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jen Smalley, Sonora Resort
18:00 • 2 Humpback Whales heading South Yellow Island, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:07 • 1 Humpback Whales ?BCX0380, Zed? turned, from the park at Grief Point, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
16:37 • 2 Humpback Whales by Separation Head, Discovery Passage.
Chris, Pacific Pro Dive
16:28 • 1 Humpback Whales heading South in front of Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
14:42 • Humpback Whales Denham Islet, Dent Rapids.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:55 • 2 Humpback Whales ?BCX0565 Nick, BCZ0004 Stripe? doing circles, Denham Bay, above, Dent Rapids. ▫ On Scene
Jen Smalley, Sonora Resort
12:24 • 2 Humpback Whales foraging, out from Owen Point feeding towards Sonora Point, Nodales Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:59 • 2 Humpback Whales heading North-West Denham Bay above Dent Rapids.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
10:51 • Humpback Whales Denham Islet, Dent Rapids.
09:16 • 2 Humpback Whales Big Bay, Yuculta Rapids.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sun Sep 18 2016
18:07 • Humpback Whales breaching, closer to Hornby Island, Georgia Strait. Seen from Shelter Point Park on Texada Island. ▫ Observed from Shore
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Two Humpback Whales by Shelter Point on Texada Island
Sun, 18 Sep 2016 – 2 items
Jim Johnson, Texada Island, BC
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Two Humpback Whales by Shelter Point on Texada Island
Sun, 18 Sep 2016 – 2 items
Jim Johnson, Texada Island, BC
17:00 • Humpback Whales ?BCY0291 KC? at mouth of Hole in the Wall, Calm Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:09 • 2 Humpback Whales between Jimmy Judd Island and Vancouver Bay, Dent Rapids.
13:53 • 2 Humpback Whales off Jimmy Judd Island, Yuculta Rapids. Near sea lion haul out. Seen from Big Bay. ▫ Observed from Shore
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:23 • 1 Humpback Whales ?BCY0291 KC? doing circles, in Horn Bay, Dent Rapids.
13:00 • 2 Humpback Whales heading South in front of Mermaid Bay, Dent Rapids.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:51 • Humpback Whales doing circles, East side of Major Rock Islet off Lund, Malaspina Strait.
10:28 • 2 Humpback Whales between Marina Reef and Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
09:01 • Humpback Whales between Denham Islet and Little Dent Island, Dent Rapids.
Radio, overheard or call out
08:30 • 2 Humpback Whales by Shelter Point Regional Park, Texada Island, Georgia Strait. By Mouat Rocks off Shelter Point Park.
Jim Johnson, Texada Island, BC
Sat Sep 17 2016
16:30 • Humpback Whales off Dent Island, Dent Rapids.
Radio, overheard or call out
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Two Humpback Whales out by Mouat Rocks, Texada Island
Sat, 17 Sep 2016 – 1 items
Bree Nicholl, Texada Island, BC
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Two Humpback Whales out by Mouat Rocks, Texada Island
Sat, 17 Sep 2016 – 1 items
Bree Nicholl, Texada Island, BC
15:17 • 2 Humpback Whales out by Mouat Rocks on Texada Island, Georgia Strait. Mom and calf.
Bree Nicholl, Texada Island, BC
15:00 • 2 Humpback Whales between Jimmy Judd Island and Stuart Island, Yuculta Rapids. ▫ Leaving the Scene
11:00 • 2 Humpback Whales heading West past Denham Bay above Dent Rapids. Following Sonora Island shoreline. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jen Smalley, Sonora Resort
10:45 • 1 Humpback Whales heading South-East in the Upper Rapids, Okisollo Channel.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
10:25 • Humpback Whales off of Denham Bay above Dent Rapids. Multiple whales. Went for a dive.
Jen Smalley, Sonora Resort
10:00 • 2 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Spit and Whaletown Bay, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf.
Radio, overheard or call out
Fri Sep 16 2016
20:10 • 1 Humpback Whales doing tail lobs, heading South by the ferry dock in Blubber Bay at the North end of Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ From Ferry
Ben Reiman, Texada Island
16:03 • 1 Humpback Whales off the lighthouse at Chatham Point, Discovery Passage.
15:28 • 1 Humpback Whales West of Major Rock Islet heading towards Savary Island, Malaspina Strait.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:51 • 1 Humpback Whales ?BCY0291 KC? doing circles, by the Walcan Seafood Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
13:42 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North-West 1-mile West of Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:37 • Humpback Whales close to Atrevida Reef just North of Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:46 • 1 Humpback Whales ?BCY0291 KC? off Yellow Island, Discovery Passage.
Jordan McLean, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
11:56 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, off Marshall Point on the West side of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
11:25 • 1 Humpback Whales tail lobs, heading West off the North-West corner of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
10:14 • Humpback Whales between Whaletown and Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
08:45 • 1 Humpback Whales ?possibly BCX0380 Zed? heading West close to shore off Klahanie Drive in Sliammon, Malaspina Strait. Big whale. Very close to shore!.
Heather Armstrong, Powell River, BC
08:07 • 1 Humpback Whales heading into Blubber Bay, Malaspina Strait.
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
Thu Sep 15 2016
18:30 • 2 Humpback Whales heading West at Francisco Point, Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
17:14 • 3 Humpback Whales doing circles, off of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:19 • 1 Humpback Whales halfway between Quadra Island Scallop Farm and Francisco Point, Sutil Channel. Close to Quadra Island shoreline.
16:10 • 2 Humpback Whales about a mile off the North end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:48 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading North off of Francisco Point, Sutil Channel. One mile off shore. Mom and calf. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Geoff Dunstan, Discovery Marine Safaris
12:25 • 2 Humpback Whales off Francisco Point, Georgia Strait. Mother and calf.
Tenacious3 (Boat), Discovery Marine Safaris
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale off of Francisco Point
Thu, 15 Sep 2016 – 1 items
Tenacious3 (Boat), Discovery Marine Safaris
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale off of Francisco Point
Thu, 15 Sep 2016 – 1 items
Tenacious3 (Boat), Discovery Marine Safaris
10:56 • 2 Humpback Whales out from Francisco Point. Mother and calf.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:07 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North between the mainland and Hole in the Wall, Calm Channel.
Jen Furst, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:26 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North South of the Quadra Island Scallop Farm below Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
09:09 • 2 Humpback Whales heading North off of Francisco Point, Georgia Strait. Mother and calf.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:09 • 1 Humpback Whales ?BCY0291 KC? heading North at Quathiaski Cove, Discovery Passage.
09:02 • 1 Humpback Whales in front of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
08:45 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North in front of Cape Mudge Village on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
07:58 • est. 5-6 Humpback Whales between the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy and Marina Island, Georgia Strait.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Wed Sep 14 2016
18:27 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North on the shore of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
18:27 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North at Center Islet, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
18:27 • 2 Humpback Whales heading towards Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
17:10 • 3 Humpback Whales ?BCY0291 KC? heading South off of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
17:10 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North just South of Marina Island.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:21 • 1 Humpback Whales doing circles, 1 mile off shore and North of Francisco Point, Sutil Channel.
Geoff Dunstan, Discovery Marine Safaris
13:27 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, off Francisco Point just off the shoreline of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:30 • 1 Humpback Whales back and forth between Viner Point and Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
10:00 • 2 Humpback Whales just outside of Lund heading towards Savary Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michael Stewart, Powell River, BC
08:08 • 1 Humpback Whales heading South at the Campbell River Fishing Pier, Discovery Passage.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
07:45 • 1-2 Humpback Whales just off Cape Mudge Lighthouse, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
07:13 • 1 Humpback Whales at Whiskey Point, Discovery Passage.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
Tue Sep 13 2016
18:41 • 1 Humpback Whales by the mine on the West side of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
18:40 • 2 Humpback Whales foraging, North of Hornby Island, Georgia Strait. Going around in circles.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
16:49 • 2 Humpback Whales resting, halfway between the red can at Marina Reef and the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Sutil Channel. Large humpback and calf. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:43 • 1 Humpback Whales heading East between Hill Island and Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:55 • 1 Humpback Whales ?BCX0380 Zed? moving slowly, heading West 1 mile off Francisco Point on Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Geoff Dunstan, Discovery Marine Safaris
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale, BCZ0380 Zorro, moving slowly off of Francisco Point
Tue, 13 Sep 2016 – 3 items
Guests of Discovery Marine Safaris
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale, BCZ0380 Zorro, moving slowly off of Francisco Point
Tue, 13 Sep 2016 – 3 items
Guests of Discovery Marine Safaris
13:56 • 1 Humpback Whales just outside of Lund, Malaspina Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
13:33 • 1 Humpback Whales along the shore line between Quadra Island Scallop Farm and Francisco Point, Sutil Channel.
13:12 • 2 Humpback Whales heading South between Francisco Point and the South end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Mother and calf.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
12:45 • 1 Humpback Whales heading South passing Chatham Point into Discovery Passage. Close behind Dolphins.
Radio, overheard or call out
10:42 • 2 Humpback Whales heading North between Marina Reef and Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:38 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, heading North at Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. Mother and calf. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
09:05 • 3 Humpback Whales heading North between the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy and the red can off the South end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
07:43 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading South off of the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy off Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Mon Sep 19 2016
10:25 • est. 30 PWS Dolphins foraging, Davis Point, Nodales Channel. Changing direction a lot.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
Sat Sep 17 2016
18:11 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins moving quickly, heading South in Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
17:40 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins heading South at Separation Head, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:30 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins by Eagles Cove, Discovery Passage.
15:10 • PWS Dolphins heading South by Cinque Islands, Discovery Passage.
14:30 • PWS Dolphins by Nodales Channel just off the entrance to Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
10:54 • PWS Dolphins bucking the tide at Ripple Point, Johnstone Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jen Furst, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:20 • est. 200 PWS Dolphins heading East approaching Ripple Point.
Geord Dunstan, Discovery Marine Safaris
10:02 • 6 PWS Dolphins Greensea Bay, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
Fri Sep 16 2016
17:48 • 20 PWS Dolphins just South of Eagles Cove, Discovery Passage.
16:01 • 15 PWS Dolphins in Okisollo Channel.
15:17 • 15 PWS Dolphins heading South by the Walcan Seafood Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
Tue Sep 13 2016
16:19 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins by Granite Point, Discovery Passage.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:15 • PWS Dolphins heading South passing Chatham Point into Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
10:24 • PWS Dolphins off Bear Bight, Johnstone Strait. Large pod.
10:24 • est. 70 PWS Dolphins foraging, off Lewis Point, Broughton Strait.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River, BC
DALLS PORPOISE
Sun Sep 18 2016
18:41 • 6-8 Dalls Porpoise playing, heading East by McMullen Point, Discovery Passage.
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
09:30 • Dalls Porpoise by No Name Creek, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
Sat Sep 17 2016
10:02 • 6 Dalls Porpoise Greensea Bay, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
Fri Sep 16 2016
17:41 • 15 Dalls Porpoise playing, in 9 foot bay across from Okisollo Channel, Discovery Passage.
Wed Sep 14 2016
09:40 • est. 50 Dalls Porpoise in Cordero Channel and Nodales Channel.
09:40 • 20 Dalls Porpoise at Howe Island, Nodales Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
Tue Sep 13 2016
14:55 • Dalls Porpoise heading North off Granite Point, Discovery Passage.
Tenacious3 (Boat), Discovery Marine Safaris
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Thu Sep 15 2016
Wed Sep 14 2016
10:15 • est. 5-6 Harbour Porpoise heading North-West off of Wilson Creek heading towards Trail Islands, Georgia Strait. Travelling faster than normal up coast from Roberts Creek toward Trail Islands. Schools of Coho salmon at the same time. ▫ On Scene
Geordie Harrower, Roberts Creek, BC
SPECIES UNSURE
Sat Sep 17 2016
11:20 • Species Unsure in front of Willow Point, Georgia Strait. Blows were observed. ▫ Second Hand
SIGHTINGS HEAT MAP 2016-032
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REGIONAL & WEST COAST
CBC News, BC
…the incident began when a group of four Biggs Killer Whales started hunting a lone Steller sea lion in the waters off Sooke on Sept 11.
“As the hunt was going on, two humpbacks decided to intervene and actually get between the sea lion and the killer whales,” said Harris.
“Then, two more humpbacks joined the fray, literally putting their huge bodies between the orcas and the sea lion, flipping their flukes on the …
Laguna Niguel Patch, CA
“Underwater footage taken from a Dana Point whale watching boat operated by Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari confirms that a previously entangled Humpback Whale has managed to free itself from the lines,” the group stated in a press release today.
Since August, this whale was seen off of the Newport coast with a rope wrapped around its left pectoral flipper.
“Rescue attempts were unsuccessful due to the whale’s distressed behavior,” Captain Dave Anderson reported. “She was later seen
CHEK News, Victoria, BC
Two whales, one transient orca and one humpback, were found dead in Vancouver Island waters over the last few days, and now teams from Fisheries and Oceans Canada are trying to figure out how they died.
The orca, a mature male, was reported by an angler in Grapplers Inlet Sound near Bamfield on Thursday.
Fisheries and coast guard crews were able to perform a necropsy on Saturday.
DFO Marine Mammal Coordinator Paul Cottrell said there was no visible trauma or obvious cause of death, and tissue samples have been sent for toxicology.
The humpback was spotted late last week as well in Quatsino Sound.
Crews were still attempting to secure it Monday so they can perform a necropsy.
Global News, BC
It took six hours and more than a dozen people to rescue a juvenile whale near the tiny First Nations community of Klemtu, north of Bella Bella.
The 35-foot humpback whale became entangled in an anchor line near one of the empty aquaculture sites belonging to Marine Harvest, a local fish-farming company.
The company contacted the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, who dispatched a team of staff researchers headed by marine mammal coordinator Paul Cottrell to assess the situation.
Cottrell says when his crew arrived they found the animal barely moving, trapped by an anchor line that was cutting into its skin.
"We knew this was serious and we didn’t have a lot of time," says Cottrell.
He says the animal was probably…
CANADA
Vancouver scientist leading acoustic research team to solve Beluga whale ‘mystery’
CBC News, BC
An estimated 10,000 beluga whales existed in the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf prior to 1885, according to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
That number has since plummeted to around 900 – officially putting it on the endangered species list this summer…..
CBC News, NS
Ol’ Tom, a killer whale who’s been spotted with some regularity off the coast of Nova Scotia over the last eight years, was seen Saturday on a whale watching expedition near Brier Island.
Shelley Lonergan, the research coordinator with Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises, said it’s been almost one year since Ol’ Tom was last seen.
“Orcas [killer whales] are normally pod oriented, so they usually are in groups. This orca has been by himself since….
INTERNATIONAL
Tony Wu on Vimeo
Enjoy dive footage with humpbacks in Tonga …
Earth Touch News
More dive footage … of false killer whales hunting…
Mashable
The same process that turns the ocean blue also helps humpback whales find the coziest spot for raising their precious 1-ton calves.
Water molecules absorb all the colored photons of light (red, orange, yellow, blue) and the photons’ energy. Water then turns that color energy into heat – precisely what the blubber-less calves need to grow strong.
In an exclusive clip shared with Mashable, scientists explain why the Dominican Republic is one of the few breeding and calving zones of the North Atlantic humpback whale…..
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