ORCA vs PILOT WHALES!

ORCA vs PILOT WHALES!

This write up contains our typical daily for the 11.02.2019 blog PLUS an extra bit of information on Pilot Whale and Orcas, and how to distinguish between the two. It also contains Orca vs Killer whale information. Enjoy!Daily Blog11.02.2019This morning we were...
THE NEXT GENERATION

THE NEXT GENERATION

Sperm Whale Calf Sightings in Bremer Canyon The orca were as calm as the ocean today, almost sipping air as they cruised across the deep blue sub-basin. Their slow movements and gentle surfacings made for peaceful viewing near the hotspot. Of course, El Notcho made a...
*NOT for the faint-hearted*

*NOT for the faint-hearted*

*DISCLAIMER* Please do not view this blog if you have a weak stomach! The images attached are very graphic and capture a beaked whale being taken down by orca (both description and imagery are explicit). The morning was slow to start, after 30 minutes of nothing but...
Who’s the KING of the CANYON?

Who’s the KING of the CANYON?

The FIRST sighting of an orca in the canyon was questioned for over a week, Dave Riggs told himself that it must’ve been a birds wing or fatigue playing tricks on his mind, coming to the conclusion that this was the most logical explanation. People questioned, HOW...
Must be something in the water!

Must be something in the water!

WOW! What a magnificent day!We were so lucky to be able to spend the majority of the day with very, VERY playful Orca!After our 24 nautical mile journey out to the canyon it was only moments after dropping off the continental shelf that a young pod of orca were...