Dolphins porpoise!
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Pacific White-Sided Dolphins at Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Our title does not have typo! Dolphins do porpoise! To porpoise (verb) means to swim forward quickly while rising in and out of the water; in most cases for dolphins when they porpoise, you will see part of their dorsal side with part of the head and dorsal fin in a very short amount of time. A number of pods, large and small, of Pacific White-Sided dolphins were observed with some porpoising.
A group of Transient Orca appeared in the early afternoon on July 13 between Van Anda (Texada Island) and Powell River. They travelled northward up Malaspina Strait and were last seen heading north past Savary Island. In 6 hours, these Orca covered approximately 30-km which gives you an idea of how much they can travel each day, and how much energy they need and use per day.
Many Humpback whales have made their presence felt, notably in upper Georgia Strait, lower Sutil Channel, and in Raza Passage. The Humpbacks displayed many different behaviours such as tail lobs, pectoral slaps, and breaches. If you look at the photos in our Humpback whale section, there are a few pictures showing each of these behaviours.
Boaters, please use caution on the water. Remember N.E.W.S. when you see a whale, meaning put your boat in NEUTRAL, ENJOY the view, WAIT till the whales are at a fair distance, and then SLOWLY leave the scene.
The Federal Government (DFO) has issued the following statement about watching whales in the wild: “To address disturbance in the presence of whales, a mandatory 400-metre vessel approach distance for all killer whales is in effect starting June 1, 2020 in all southern British Columbia coastal waters between Campbell River and just north of Ucluelet. The Marine Mammal Regulations continue to remain in effect year-round, including maintaining a minimum 200 metre approach distance from all killer whales in Canadian Pacific waters other than described above, and 100 metres for other whales, porpoises and dolphins OR 200 metres when the animal is in resting position or with a calf.”
WOWs works throught the year, so please continue to keep your eyes open, and report your sightings to us.
Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2020-014
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Wed Jul 08 2020
09:55 • est. 5-6 Biggs Orca heading west at Yorke Island, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Sun Jul 12 2020
08:00 • Biggs Orca milling, at Rock Bay, Johnstone Strait. 2 big fins and a couple small fins bucking the flood. ▫ Second Hand
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
22:06 • Biggs Orca heading north at False Creek.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
Mon Jul 13 2020
10:40 • Biggs Orca heading south off Sangster Island, Georgia Strait.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:01 • est. 5 Biggs Orca heading north below Van Anda, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Nina Falls, Powell River, BC
13:34 • est. 4+ Biggs Orca heading north past Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait. Observed two big fins.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
13:53 • Biggs Orca heading north, north of Van Anda, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
14:12 • Biggs Orca off Blubber Bay, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Observed angling for the Straight of Georgia.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:30 • est. 4 Biggs Orca taking long dives, heading north off Mystery Reef mid-channel Malaspina Strait. Between boats, coming close, spooked by water traffic. ▫ Observed from Shore
CC, Powell River, BC
14:46 • Biggs Orca milling, off Harwood Island Bluffs, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:23 • Biggs Orca ◦T036Bs◦ at Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. A male was also seen.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:35 • Biggs Orca heading north off Harwood Island. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:38 • Biggs Orca ◦T036,T036Bs◦ moving slowly, heading north at Mace Point, Savary Island, Malaspina Strait.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca – T036 & T036Bs – off Sliammon Village, Malaspina Strait
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale & Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca – T036 & T036Bs – off Sliammon Village, Malaspina Strait
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale & Bear Excursions
20:10 • est. 3-5 Biggs Orca heading east between Kinghorn Island and Feather Cove, Desolation Sound. ▫ Observed from Shore
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
HUMPBACK WHALES
Mon Jul 06 2020
08:49 • Humpback Whales off Mitlenatch Island and Baker Passage, Georgia Strait. Blows were seen.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
09:10 • est. 3 Humpback Whales between Kinghorn Island and Mink Island, Desolation Sound.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
09:35 • Humpback Whales breaching, off Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. Multiple Humpbacks were seen.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks breaching off Whaletown, Sutil Channel
Mon, 6 Jul 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks breaching off Whaletown, Sutil Channel
Mon, 6 Jul 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
10:00 • 1 Humpback Whales taking long dives, heading west towards Cortes Island from Desolation Sound.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
10:30 • 2 Humpback Whales in front of Big Bay, Stuart Island, Yuculta Rapids.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
11:29 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:54 • 1 Humpback Whales between Marina Island and Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel. Observed mid channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:58 • 5 Humpback Whales between Mitlenatch Island and Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait
Mon, 6 Jul 2020 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait
Mon, 6 Jul 2020 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:05 • 2 Humpback Whales north of Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:50 • 1 Humpback Whales at the entrance of Malaspina Inlet heading into Desolation Sound.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
16:00 • 1 Humpback Whales foraging, diving, heading west off Zephine Head near Sarah Point, Desolation Sound. Long dives five minutes or more. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
JR, Powell River, BC
Tue Jul 07 2020
09:45 • 1 Humpback Whales near Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
10:00 • 3 Humpback Whales on Spoil Grounds south of Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait. Very active.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:35 • 1 Humpback Whales milling, just south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
14:42 • 2 Humpback Whales in Raza Passage.
14:46 • 1 Humpback Whales at Bartlett Islet, Calm Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Wed Jul 08 2020
06:52 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ resting, mid channel near Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Nick with calf.
08:15 • 2 Humpback Whales just off Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
10:32 • 2 Humpback Whales between Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy and Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. A mom and a calf.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
12:54 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south, Calm Channel. Near east end of Hole In The Wall.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:48 • 5 Humpback Whales at the pinnacles near Rebecca Spit, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
16:00 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCX Raza◦ south of Raza Point, Calm Channel.
16:45 • 2 Humpback Whales in Raza Passage.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Thu Jul 09 2020
08:14 • Humpback Whales heading west on ferry line south of Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
11:35 • 2 Humpback Whales off North Rendezvous Island on the Raza side of Calm Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:10 • Humpback Whales on the west side of Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks putting on a show!
Thu, 9 Jul 2020 – 10 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks putting on a show!
Thu, 9 Jul 2020 – 10 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:58 • 5 Humpback Whales in the area between Bartlett Islet and Raza Passage, Calm Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks showing off their fins in Raza Passage
Thu, 9 Jul 2020 – 8 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks showing off their fins in Raza Passage
Thu, 9 Jul 2020 – 8 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:00 • 2 Humpback Whales in front of new Church House, Calm Channel.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
Fri Jul 10 2020
06:30 • est. 1-5 Humpback Whales breaching, heading south-west near Ajax Bank west of Texada Island, Georgia Strait. Lots of blows spotted and one of the whales breached. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
CM
10:00 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north at Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:00 • 2 Humpback Whales, Hotham Sound.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
11:10 • 2 Humpback Whales, Raza Passage.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:13 • 2 Humpback Whales resting, Raza Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
21:18 • Humpback Whales breaching, heading west midchannel Georgia Strait. Just south of the Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay ferry line.
Sean Antrim, Nanaimo, BC
Sat Jul 11 2020
07:30 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south near the mine by Welcome Bay, Texada Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Patti Perepeluk, Comox Valley, BC
10:35 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north-east off the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
12:15 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south close to Frances Bay , in Raza Passage.
12:35 • 1 Humpback Whales close to shore, under Toba Mountain, Raza Passage.
14:27 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south at Bartlett Islet, Calm Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Jul 12 2020
09:52 • 2 Humpback Whales north of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
10:00 • 2 Humpback Whales resting, at Spoil Grounds south of Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:25 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north at Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
13:43 • 2 Humpback Whales off Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Marina Island, Sutil Channel
Sun, 12 Jul 2020 – 3 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Marina Island, Sutil Channel
Sun, 12 Jul 2020 – 3 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:06 • 2 Humpback Whales between Marina Island shack and Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel. Active whales.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
20:05 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north at Kanish Bay.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Mon Jul 13 2020
08:59 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
08:59 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, off Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
09:14 • 4 Humpback Whales heading south at Baker Passage.
09:44 • 3 Humpback Whales at Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
11:25 • 2 Humpback Whales in Lewis Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:45 • 2 Humpback Whales west of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
11:45 • 1 Humpback Whales out from Manson Passage, Malaspina Strait.
11:45 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ heading north between Francisco Point and Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Observed Nick and calf. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:14 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south at Montgomery Bank, Georgia Strait.
12:19 • 2 Humpback Whales between Montgomery Bank and Kitty Coleman Beach Park, Georgia Strait.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:34 • 2 Humpback Whales playing at Teakerne Arm.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:10 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, off Sisters Islets, Georgia Strait.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:30 • 6 Humpback Whales milling, south of Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
17:00 • 1 Humpback Whales heading west off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks blowing close to Mittlenatch Island
Mon, 6 Jul 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale & Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks blowing close to Mittlenatch Island
Mon, 6 Jul 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale & Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks breaching and showing off their flukes
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 – 5 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks breaching and showing off their flukes
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 – 5 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Mon Jul 06 2020
07:45 • PWS Dolphins a couple miles south of Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel. A large group was observed from afar.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:30 • PWS Dolphins milling, across from Kellsey Point on shoreline of Sonora Island, Yuculta Rapids. A small group was observed.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
Wed Jul 08 2020
08:45 • PWS Dolphins moving quickly entering Phillips Arm. Large group going full speed.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
13:25 • PWS Dolphins near Tugboat Passage, Dent Rapids.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins near Tugboat Passage, Dent Rapids
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 – 4 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins near Tugboat Passage, Dent Rapids
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 – 4 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Thu Jul 09 2020
11:50 • est. 30 PWS Dolphins heading east at Bjerre Rock, Okisollo Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins near Bjerre Rock, Okisollo Channel
Thu, 9 Jul 2020 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins near Bjerre Rock, Okisollo Channel
Thu, 9 Jul 2020 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:45 • PWS Dolphins foraging, at Grant Island by Owen Bay, Okisollo Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:30 • est. 30 PWS Dolphins 1.5 miles SE of Francisco Island, Okisollo Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
Fri Jul 10 2020
07:05 • est. 30 PWS Dolphins milling, at Cinque Islands, Discovery Passage.
07:10 • est. 20 PWS Dolphins at Venture Point, Sonora Island, Okisollo Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
13:45 • PWS Dolphins, Frederick Arm.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins in Frederick Arm
Fri, 10 Jul 2020 – 8 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins in Frederick Arm
Fri, 10 Jul 2020 – 8 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Sat Jul 11 2020
11:51 • est. 75+ PWS Dolphins in Deer Passage. They were then seen between Redonda Bay and Raza Island, being fairly active.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Jul 12 2020
14:40 • est. 30 PWS Dolphins at Zephine Head, Desolation Sound.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:05 • est. 75 PWS Dolphins at Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins at Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel
Sun, 12 Jul 2020 – 5 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins at Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel
Sun, 12 Jul 2020 – 5 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:25 • PWS Dolphins milling, near Redonda Bay, West Redonda Island, Deer Passage.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
Mon Jul 13 2020
19:00 • PWS Dolphins porpoising, heading west in front of Kinghorn Island, Desolation Sound. Large group was seen. ▫ Observed from Shore
19:15 • PWS Dolphins heading east off Feather Cove, Desolation Sound. Seen in Feather Cove.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins off Copper Bluffs, Quadra Island
Sat, 11 Jul 2020 – 3 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins off Copper Bluffs, Quadra Island
Sat, 11 Jul 2020 – 3 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
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REGIONAL & NATIONAL
CTV News
VICTORIA — Spotting an orca, or killer whale, in frigid Pacific waters is a rare treat delivered by nature.
So, laying eyes on a white whale swimming next to its traditionally black family members should be even more rare. While it is uncommon to see, a researcher says Tl’uk, a white orca living near the waters off Vancouver Island, isn’t that hard to find….
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SPECIAL SIGHTINGS
Egypt Independent
Experts from the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Egypt have spotted a group of five false killer whales making a rare appearance at the beaches of al-Gouna, north of Hurghada at the Red Sea….
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ABC News (Australia)
An award-winning photograph has helped explain a wonder of nature – how whales sleep underwater. Brisbane photographer Jasmine Carey took the photograph of a humpback whale and her baby sleeping in a vertical position in the water off the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific in July….
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RESEARCH & CONSERVATION
Forbes
A seabird soaring above the water dives down to capture its prey-usually a fish or crustacean. But some seabirds also have a taste for whales.
For decades, hungry kelp gulls off the east coast of South America have been known to rip chunks of blubber and skin out of the backs of southern right whales. Now researchers have documented a similar behavior in giant petrels in subantarctic waters, in which the birds land on the backs sperm whales and take bites out of their victims….
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ABC News (Australia)
They make a tragic sight, but beached whales also provide a rare hands-on experience for scientists. Dr Sandy Ingleby, Mammal Collection Manager at the Australian Museum, said despite advances in technology beached whales still provided some of the best opportunities for understanding the magnificent sea creatures….
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Taiwan News
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Two dozen pygmy killer whales have been found dead along the coasts of southern Taiwan since April.
According to post-mortem examinations of the pygmy killer whales, which despite their name are actually a type of oceanic dolphin, most of them had serious infections in their liver, lungs, spleen, said Huang Hsiang-wen (é»?å?æ??), minister of the Ocean Conservation Administration. Experts also identified Klebsiella, a type of bacteria that can cause various infections, said Huang….
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Dolphins may seem cute and friendly, but the largest member of the dolphin family is actually none other than the ultimate hunter of the sea – the killer whale, also known as an orca.
Now researchers have confirmed that an ancient dolphin that lived during the Oligocene Epoch – 33.9 million to 23 million years ago – was the first cetacean (a type of mammal) using echolocation to navigate underwater and fill the role of apex predator, much like the current-day killer whale….
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