Naturaliste Charters Whale Blogs
Nature’s Drama on the High Seas: Killer Whales’ Feeding Frenzy
Published on March 13, 2024Rough Seas, Resilient Vessel Setting out to the Southern Ocean hotspot, our journey was impeded by rough seas. However, aboard the Alison Maree, designed to navigate such conditions, we forged ahead undeterred. Elusive Giants Below Upon reaching the hotspot, we encountered elusive killer whales. Though glimpses of Noosa, Halley, Comet, and Sedna thrilled us, their […]
Read moreBremer Canyon Killer Whales Take Charge
Published on March 12, 2024Unpredictable Encounters Warning In the world of marine encounters, unpredictability reigns supreme. Today, we were reminded once again of this truth as we ventured into the realm of the Bremer Canyon killer whales. These magnificent creatures, the rulers of their domain, showed us just how little control we truly have in their presence. Elusive Pursuits: […]
Read moreWitnessing Orca Encounters in Autumn
Published on March 8, 2024A thrilling Marine Adventure With autumn well and truly upon us, we were surprised by warmer weather conditions as we headed out in search of a marine adventure. Heading south to the hotspot, with the sun beating down on us, over a calm sea, it wasn’t long before mother and son duo, Echo and Sara, […]
Read moreUnforgettable Orca Encounter in Bremer Canyon
Published on March 7, 2024A Memorable Day Encountering Orca in Bremer Canyon Our ocean encounters began before we’d even left the wharf today. The guests were treated to the sight of a sea lion swimming around the stern of the vessel, we are off to a great start! After watching it for a short while, we made our way out […]
Read moreWarning graphic content: A Trophy Display of Nature’s Predation
Published on March 6, 2024Warning graphic content In the vast expanse of the Bremer Canyon, where killer whales reign supreme, nature’s drama unfolds with raw intensity. Today we arrive to the aftermath of a predation. Eyes in the Sky: A Bird’s-Eye View of Predation Without the help of drones or spotter planes, we rely on the keen observation of […]
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