Naturaliste Charters Daily Whale Blogs
THE MATRIARCHY
Published on February 14, 2019Our favourite granny Split Tip has been babysitting a TINY newborn calf from a female that is yet to be identified in our catalogue over the last few weeks! Today we got a very up close and personal encounter with the group of three (“granny”,...
Read moreDeciphering the soundscape of the Canyon!!
Published on February 13, 2019Numerous marine organisms use sounds for communication, reproduction, and to seek prey! Just as a microphone collects sound in the air, hydrophones detect acoustic signals under water. Today we deployed the hydrophone multiple times to let our...
Read moreBlack, white…and YELLOW?
Published on February 12, 2019The orca rode the swell as it jacked up over the 1000m contour line from the depths. Click here to know more!
Read moreORCA vs PILOT WHALES!
Published on February 11, 2019This morning we were greeted by over 200 pilot whales moving through the water in pulses toward the boat, surrounding us at every angle! As we thought they were gone there was always another group not far behind that cruised toward the bow. It...
Read moreTHE NEXT GENERATION
Published on February 9, 2019The orca were as relaxed as the calm ocean today! Almost sipping the air as they cruised and scanned the deep blue sub-basin amongst the “hotspot”. Of course, El Notcho had to make a close pass to let us know he was in the vicinity. El Notcho...
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