Cover Image: Three Humpbacks surfacing together near Myrtle Rocks Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC Of the 74 sightings included in this issue, 50 sightings (over 70%) are of Humpback whales. Humpback whales have remained, and makes us wonder if some of them will stay over the winter and thus year-round in the area. During the…
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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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