Cover Image: Humpback and Bigg’s together between Savary Island and Harwood Island Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC Whalers in the past would shout out “Thar She Blows!” when the spouts of whales were seen, creating excitement and action for the sailers to go out to catch the whale. Presently, “Thar She Blows!” can indicate to…
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Cover Image: Bigg’s heading south by Sliammon Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC Mark your calendar for our World of Whales 2018. two day event November 16 Presentations and Workshops on the 17th. Deadline for workshop registration has been stretched till noon Nov. 9th! We hope to see you there.A number of Transient Bigg’s Orca families…
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Cover Image: Humpback feasting on krill Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours Humpback whales have stayed in the area and have expanded their range with many appearing in Desolation Sound, off of Powell River, and some as far south off of Bowen Island. Many Humpbacks were observed in Sutil Channel similar to…
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Cover Image: Humpback poking its head out near Sentry Shoal Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours Looking at our maps, there is a definite area that the Humpback Whales are favouring. The area where there are minimal to no sightings are where the commercial draggers have been running. What do the draggers…
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