Dolphins in B.C.
Cover Image:
Pacific white-sided dolphin leaping into the air!
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Pacific White-Sided dolphins are seen in many parts of B.C. whether in waterways and inland channels, or further offshore in open waters. They can swim fast reaching speeds of up to 45-km/h. These dolphins are very acrobatic, capable of doing flips and spins as they jump out of the water. They can also reach heights of 4-meters when they jump out of the water. They travel in large pods; sometimes, their pods can have hundreds of dolphins and on the rare occasion, a pod may have over one thousand dolphins. They are always exciting to observe!
As a reminder that if you are boating and out on the water, please be aware of the presence of whales and dolphins. Signs of their presence may include blows of the Cetaceans and other boats stopped or moving slowly in an area. Boats and other water craft (e.g. kayaks) must remain at least 400-meters away from Orca and at least 100-m away from other species. See the full government regulation in the paragraph below.
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The Federal Government (DFO) issued the following statement about watching Orca in the wild: “Vessels must stay 400-m away and may not position a vessel in the path of killer whales in southern BC coastal waters between Campbell River and just north of Ucluelet until May 31, 2025.” For all other areas of B.C. outside of the area indicated above, a minimum distance of 200-m must be maintained when viewing Orca OR while viewing any Cetaceans that are resting or with a calf. When viewing whales, dolphins, and porpoises under other circumstances not described above, a minimum distance of 100-m must be kept. A great resource for up to date Canadian or US regulations: Be Whale Wise Guidelines
WOWs works throughout 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: 2024-014
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Sun Aug 04 2024
12:15 • Biggs Orca out from Kitty Coleman Beach Park, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Mon Aug 05 2024
08:15 • Biggs Orca ◦T137s◦ by Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
11:00 • Biggs Orca at the entrance to Hole in the Wall.
14:00 • 4 Biggs Orca ◦T137s◦ heading south below Ajax Bank west of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
14:00 • Biggs Orca heading north, Okisollo Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Tue Aug 06 2024
08:00 • 8 Biggs Orca ◦T036As,T117s◦ heading north by Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
12:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T036As, T117s◦ hunting, stopped for lunch in Duncan Bay, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:30 • Biggs Orca heading north past Elk Bay, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Orca heading north past Elk Bay, Discovery Passage
Tue, 6 Aug 2024 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Orca heading north past Elk Bay, Discovery Passage
Tue, 6 Aug 2024 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Mon Aug 12 2024
12:10 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading south between Mitlenatch Island and Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait. At 12:30, they were between Mitlenatch Island and Hernando Island. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Orca heading south between Mitlenatch Island and Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Orca heading south between Mitlenatch Island and Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:11 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading south at Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Tue Aug 13 2024
10:22 • Biggs Orca off Sentry Shoal.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:49 • Biggs Orca ◦T099s◦ swimming towards Shearwater Passage from Sentry Shoal, Malaspina Strait.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
Thu Aug 15 2024
09:03 • Biggs Orca off the west side of Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
11:15 • Biggs Orca ◦T055s◦ above Bjerre Rock, Okisollo Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Orca – T090C – Spyhopping!
Wed, 7 Aug 2024 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Orca – T090C – Spyhopping!
Wed, 7 Aug 2024 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Sat Aug 03 2024
12:42 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ north of Harwood Island Sandbanks (Bluffs), Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
16:00 • est. 8-9 NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading south on the reef almost to Atrevida Reef, Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales – A42s – heading south on the reef almost to Atrevida Reef, Powell River, Malaspina Strait
Sat, 3 Aug 2024 – 8 items
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales – A42s – heading south on the reef almost to Atrevida Reef, Powell River, Malaspina Strait
Sat, 3 Aug 2024 – 8 items
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
17:45 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading towards Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper), Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
17:56 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ made a turn towards Harwood / Ahgykson Island, Malaspina Strait.
19:21 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ in front of Westview, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Mon Aug 05 2024
10:15 • est. 2-4 NRKW Orca hunting, off Powell River, Malaspina Strait. Seen from Powell River, BC. At least two Orca were hitting sea otters with their tails and eating them (assumed they were being eaten, because they were sinking). They hunted 2 otters initially, then the orcas went quite for like 5 minutes. Then one more sea otter came swimming and then hunting in the same way. ▫ Observed from Shore
Bruno Ruas De Pinho, Powell River, BC
10:30 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ south side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
14:00 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading south-west between Mitlenatch Island and Miracle Beach Park, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Wed Aug 07 2024
13:40 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading south-east on the south side of Savary Island, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Thu Aug 08 2024
10:00 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading north by Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:55 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading north-east off Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel.
14:29 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ foraging, off of Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:45 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s, A94 Mystery◦ back by Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Fri Aug 09 2024
09:33 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ by the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:50 • NRKW Orca heading north-east between the Marina Island shack and Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales heading north-east between the Marina Island shack and Quadra Island, Sutil Channel
Fri, 9 Aug 2024 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales heading north-east between the Marina Island shack and Quadra Island, Sutil Channel
Fri, 9 Aug 2024 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:52 • NRKW Orca between Marina Reef and Francisco Point, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sat Aug 10 2024
10:27 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ foraging, off Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:48 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ moving slowly, heading north 300 metres offshore at Dogfish Bay at the southeast end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
13:55 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading north approaching Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:38 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ by Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
16:52 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ by Bullock Bluff, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sun Aug 11 2024
09:29 • NRKW Orca by Stuart Island, Bute Inlet.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:45 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading south off Lake Bay, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
14:40 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading north by Coulter Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:28 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ back and forth, still between Subtle Islands and Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Mon Aug 12 2024
08:34 • NRKW Orca still between Hill Island and Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
10:29 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ in the middle of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Wed Aug 14 2024
09:00 • NRKW Orca heading north hugging Quadra shore by Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
09:51 • NRKW Orca between Marina Island and Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:08 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading south between Rendezvous Islands and Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Thu Aug 15 2024
10:48 • NRKW Orca off the south end of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:12 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading south-west past Lake Bay along the shoreline of Read Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:04 • NRKW Orca heading south just west of the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
HUMPBACK WHALES
Sat Aug 03 2024
11:54 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ heading west, southwest of Hill Island, Sutil Channel. Nick and calf and an escort.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:45 • est. 10-12 Humpback Whales at Montgomery Bank, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sun Aug 04 2024
09:30 • 4+ Humpback Whales by Norris Rocks at the bottom of Hornby Island, Georgia Strait.
10:40 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales by Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
11:00 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales at Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
11:50 • 3 Humpback Whales at Mystery Reef, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Mon Aug 05 2024
11:00 • 2+ Humpback Whales breaching, by Francisco Point, Sutil Channel.
14:00 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales above Ajax Bank west of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
14:00 • 4+ Humpback Whales lunge feeding, by Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:00 • Humpback Whales in Porlier Pass.
Ryan Hill, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Porlier Pass
Mon, 5 Aug 2024 – 1 items
Ryan Hill, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Porlier Pass
Mon, 5 Aug 2024 – 1 items
Ryan Hill, BC
14:42 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCY1226 Calypso◦ by Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
15:10 • 2+ Humpback Whales breaching, just off Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:15 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, heading south near the Pinnacles, Georgia Strait.
15:15 • 1 Humpback Whales foraging, at the Pinnacles.
16:00 • 2 Humpback Whales off Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
Tue Aug 06 2024
15:24 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south between Quadra Island cell tower and Marina Island, Sutil Channel. The two Humpbacks were observed to be a mother and calf pair. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales heading south between Quadra Island cell tower and Marina Island, Sutil Channel
Tue, 6 Aug 2024 – 1 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales heading south between Quadra Island cell tower and Marina Island, Sutil Channel
Tue, 6 Aug 2024 – 1 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
18:15 • 2 Humpback Whales tail slaps, heading south-west along the north shore of Thunder Bay and Saltery Bay, Jervis Inlet. One of the whales was observed repeatedly tail slapping, followed by milling for two hours. ▫ Observed from Shore
Jill Buckley, Powell River, BC
Wed Aug 07 2024
14:40 • Humpback Whales by Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
15:25 • 5+ Humpback Whales around Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
17:40 • 5 Humpback Whales between Hill Island, Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
18:30 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales between Ajax Bank and Denman Island, Georgia Strait.
18:30 • 2 Humpback Whales Little Qualicum River, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Thu Aug 08 2024
09:00 • Humpback Whales by Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
10:15 • 2+ Humpback Whales breaching, out from Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:02 • 2 Humpback Whales about 1/2 nautical miles from Lake Bay, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:09 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south-west moving towards Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:30 • 5+ Humpback Whales breaching, between Mitlenatch Island and Baker Passage, Georgia Strait. tail slaps, breaching, pec slaps, rolling around and generally putting on a great show for over half an hour.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:50 • 1 Humpback Whales south of Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. Just saw it wave its tail.
Heather Harbord, Powell River, BC
Fri Aug 09 2024
09:00 • Humpback Whales by Fawn Bluff, Bute Inlet. Entangled!.
Radio, overheard or call out
09:45 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching in Bate Passage. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Karin & Gavin Miller, Texada Island, BC
11:13 • Humpback Whales south of the Harwood Island Spit, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
11:45 • Humpback Whales Bute Inlet side of Stuart Island, Bute Inlet. Entangled – later in the day was seen to have shed all entanglement lines.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:49 • Humpback Whales breaching, heading south, Coho (Kiddie) Point at the NW tip of Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Tail slaps observed.
SW, Powell River, BC
13:52 • Humpback Whales between Marina Reef and Francisco Point, Sutil Channel.
13:54 • Humpback Whales ◦BCZ0432 Two Spot◦ at Ajax Bank west of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sat Aug 10 2024
–:– • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales foraging, off Sombrio Beach near Sombrio River, Strait of Juan de Fuca. They were in the area for several hours. ▫ Observed from Shore
Kristina Mangligot, Victoria, BC
08:36 • Humpback Whales foraging, all around Cape Mudge, Wilby Shoals and Dogfish Bay, Georgia Strait. Numerous Humpbacks.
15:38 • Humpback Whales foraging, by Carrington Bay, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sun Aug 11 2024
–:– • 1 Humpback Whales off Sombrio Beach near Sombrio River, Strait of Juan de Fuca. ▫ Observed from Shore
Kristina Mangligot, Victoria, BC
09:11 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north half way from Coho (Kiddie) Point to Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
SW, Powell River, BC
10:16 • Humpback Whales breaching, north of Harwood / Ahgykson Island, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
10:25 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north half way between Texada Island cell tower and Grilse Point, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
11:10 • Humpback Whales south of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:55 • est. 12-16 Humpback Whales between Penn Islands, Plunger Passage and Centre Islet, Sutil Channel. In separate groups.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
18:50 • Humpback Whales at Bullock Bluff, Calm Channel. Lively whale.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
Mon Aug 12 2024
07:32 • 1 Humpback Whales about 500 yards from shore off the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
08:45 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south a third of the way between Coho (Kiddie) Point and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. Just breathing out there.
SW, Powell River, BC
10:25 • 3 Humpback Whales just above Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Tue Aug 13 2024
06:00 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south just off Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
10:22 • Humpback Whales between Mitlenatch Island and Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
17:37 • est. 3+ Humpback Whales swimming towards Harwood Island from the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
17:37 • 5 Humpback Whales off Harwood Island Spit, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Wed Aug 14 2024
–:– • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX1852 Raza◦, Dent Rapids. Double Entanglement – both free of lines later in the day. ▫ Second Hand
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
07:53 • Humpback Whales heading north close to the harbour at Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales heading north close to the harbour at Powell River, Malaspina Strait
Wed, 14 Aug 2024 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales heading north close to the harbour at Powell River, Malaspina Strait
Wed, 14 Aug 2024 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
09:13 • 3 Humpback Whales bubble netting, heading north slowly by Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
09:23 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales just below Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:52 • 1 Humpback Whales milling, off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel. Large whale.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:19 • est. 3-5 Humpback Whales ◦BCX2201 Eros◦ off Sliammon / Tla’amin Nation, Malaspina Strait. Two headed north including BCY1275 (no name) and BCX2201 Eros.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales – BCX2201 Eros and BCY1275 – off Sliammon / Tla’amin Nation, Malaspina Strait
Wed, 14 Aug 2024 – 3 items
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales – BCX2201 Eros and BCY1275 – off Sliammon / Tla’amin Nation, Malaspina Strait
Wed, 14 Aug 2024 – 3 items
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:00 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south towards the Sentry Shoal Pinnacles, Georgia Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Thu Aug 15 2024
07:45 • 3 Humpback Whales tail slaps, heading south-east off Powell River Ferry Terminal, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
SY, Spruce Grove, AB
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales tail slaps, heading south-east off Powell River Ferry Terminal, Malaspina Strait
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 – 2 items
SY, Spruce Grove, AB
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales tail slaps, heading south-east off Powell River Ferry Terminal, Malaspina Strait
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 – 2 items
SY, Spruce Grove, AB
08:50 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south just south of the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. Looks like there is a young one.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
09:22 • 2 Humpback Whales back and forth, a third of the distance between Westview and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Heather Harbord, Powell River, BC
10:48 • 2 Humpback Whales close to Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:20 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south just north of the Texada Island cell tower, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
17:15 • est. 6-7 Humpback Whales off Montgomery Bank, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales surfacing!
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales surfacing!
Mon, 12 Aug 2024 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales – Scrimmage and Coy
Wed, 7 Aug 2024 – 2 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales – Scrimmage and Coy
Wed, 7 Aug 2024 – 2 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales pec slapping!
Wed, 7 Aug 2024 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales pec slapping!
Wed, 7 Aug 2024 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales having a good time!
Fri, 9 Aug 2024 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales having a good time!
Fri, 9 Aug 2024 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Tue Aug 06 2024
08:50 • 50+ PWS Dolphins foraging, at the entrance to the north Powell River Westview Harbour, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
19:00 • est. 50+ PWS Dolphins by Willingdon Beach, Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-sided Dolphins by Willingdon Beach, Powell River, Malaspina Strait
Tue, 6 Aug 2024 – 1 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White-sided Dolphins by Willingdon Beach, Powell River, Malaspina Strait
Tue, 6 Aug 2024 – 1 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Wed Aug 07 2024
14:20 • 20+ PWS Dolphins, Dent Rapids.
Radio, overheard or call out
Fri Aug 09 2024
09:30 • PWS Dolphins by Walkem Islands, Johnstone Strait.
14:45 • est. 40 PWS Dolphins by Thurston Bay and Hardinge Island, Nodales Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sun Aug 11 2024
10:08 • est. 30+ PWS Dolphins by Cooper Point, Quadra Island, Okisollo Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Playful Pacific White-sided Dolphins
Wed, 7 Aug 2024 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Playful Pacific White-sided Dolphins
Wed, 7 Aug 2024 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
DALLS PORPOISE
Wed Aug 07 2024
13:50 • 30+ Dalls Porpoise by Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Sun Aug 04 2024
11:30 • est. 15 Harbour Porpoise between Cortez Reef and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Mon Aug 05 2024
17:50 • Harbour Porpoise on the west side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
SEA OTTERS
Sun Aug 04 2024
11:00 • 2 Sea Otters by the Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait. Mom carrying her deceased baby.
Radio, overheard or call out
Mon Aug 05 2024
09:30 • est. 1 Sea Otters playing, heading south off the west side of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Kirsten Shanafelt, Cle Elum, WA, USA
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REGIONAL & NATIONAL
Times Colonist
A pair of humpback whales tied together with prawn fishing gear were disentangled during a five-hour rescue operation in the Discovery Islands near Campbell River….
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Chek News
Marine researchers are calling for boaters to be cautious after a vessel collided with a humpback whale calf earlier this week off northern Vancouver Island….
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CBC News
Since the 1980s, and after the closure of Woodfibre in 2006, wildlife in Howe Sound has seen a remarkable turnaround. Salmon stocks have rebounded. Rare glass sponge reefs have been protected. In another sign of the new abundance of wildlife, one of nature’s largest creatures, humpback whales, are also making a comeback….
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SPECIAL SIGHTINGS
Yahoo
A particularly ambitious extreme athlete had the encounter of a lifetime partway across a journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a small rowing boat.
As seen in a clip shared by Tom Waddington on Instagram, a massive group of whales surrounded his boat and followed him for hours….
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CTV News
A new study by a Halifax-based scientist is examining the critically-endangered North Atlantic right whale population and the challenges the species faces to grow its numbers….
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