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A publication of Wild Ocean Whale Society (WOWs)

The Challenge to See Whales

Cover Image: A breathtaking breach from the ocean’s gentle giant! Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours As we enter the Autumn season, it will become more challenging to observe Cetaceans out on the water. Windy conditions can create larger waves and stormy weather reduces the visibility, making it more difficult to spot…
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Sea Otters in BC

Cover Image: Grooming behavior captured in a sea otter’s natural marine habitat! Sylvie Gareau, Sooke, BC We are delighted to share with you facts about Sea Otters. Although the Wild Ocean Whale Society is primarily focused on Cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), we also welcome sightings of sea otters. Sea otters were hunted extensively for…
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Humpback Whales in Many Areas

Cover Image: When a humpback decides to photobomb your boat trip! Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC Many Humpback whales have been seen and reported, from the waters around Vancouver, to upper Georgia Strait and adjacent waterways, and off the north-east coast of Vancouver Island. Humpback whales can be seen while travelling on a ferry or…
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Lunge Feeding Humpback Whales

Cover Image: Feeding time! Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours Whales lunge feeding is always a spectacular sight. As the whales forage for food they work at forming schools of tiny shrimp-like krill or small fish, such as herring or caplin. Their prey, grouping together gives the whale, or whales who frequently…
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