Tag: SRKW

A publication of Wild Ocean Whale Society (WOWs)

The Size of Whales

Cover Image: Humpback fluking near Quadra Island Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures The size of whales is truly amazing and one can only find out when viewing one out on the sea. Humpback whales can be up to 16 meters in length. When Humpbacks surface, they can be seen from well over a few kilometers…
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Humpback Whales Breaching

Cover Image: Humpback breaching! Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours Similar to the previous publication, Humpback whales continue to be sighted with high frequency in the upper Georgia Strait and lower Sutil Channel areas. Many have had the opportunity to view Humpbacks breaching in the area as it is a common behaviour…
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Many Humpbacks and Few Orca

Cover Image: Northern Residents, A42s, fluking near Hickey Point Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours Many Humpback whales are still around in the upper Georgia Strait and lower Sutil Channel areas. Observers have been able to witness a variety of behaviours such as foraging and full-body breaches. Humpback whales can be identified…
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More NRKWs, Breaching Humpbacks, Bigg’s and More

Cover Image: Humpback putting on an amazing show! Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures Some more of the Northern Resident Orca population have made their way into the top of Johnstone Strait They still have not ventured very far down the Strait. While the Southern Resident pods are staying well to the south in Puget Sound…
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