Cover Image: A quiet breath in the fading golden hour! Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC With winter approaching and regular stormy conditions, it is a challenge to spot whales and dolphins. Precipitation and fog will limit visibility, and larger waves will make it difficult to spot Cetaceans that could be surfacing in the troughs of…
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Cover Image: Northern Resident killer whales surfacing! Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC On October 10th, Northern Resident Orca were observed near Powell River in the middle of the day and they were headed north. Usually, the Northern Resident Orca are found along the north-east coast of Vancouver Island and further north along the coast of…
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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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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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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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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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