Bremer Canyon Expedition 29/1/2018

Bremer Canyon Expedition 29/1/2018

We sighted the blows of killer whales almost immediately as we arrived at the offshore office today. The three pods we had sight of remained at a distance from the vessel, and were very active, moving fast. Two individuals remained away from the activity, and moved at...

Bremer Canyon Expedition 28/1/2018

The sky was alive with seabirds and the ocean with active orca today. In all directions, seemingly at all distances, the grey swells were misted with the small clouds of the breath of mutiple killer whales. As we approached the nearest pod, familiar fins cut through...
Bremer Canyon Expedition 24/1/2018

Bremer Canyon Expedition 24/1/2018

Quiet seas and little wind accompanied our commute to the Bremer Canyon today. All eyes to the empty skies and seas, we commenced the search. Where was our helpful contingent of seabirds? Where were the killer whales? Any whales? We investigated several small swirls...
Bremer Canyon Expedition 22/1/2018

Bremer Canyon Expedition 22/1/2018

It’s who you know.. You can find out a lot about a killer whale if you know what to look for. Some of the most useful information we are able to collect on our expeditions is our photographic identification (photo ID) shots. Each orca can be identified as an...
Bremer Canyon Expedition 21/1/2018

Bremer Canyon Expedition 21/1/2018

A steely grey sea met our Alison Maree as she left the calm of the marina today. Our arrival at the canyon was heralded by a sharp increase in sea bird numbers. Keen expeditioners tracked the majestic flight of Indian Yellow Nosed, Shy and Wandering albatross as they...