Wildlife A-Z For this Wildlife A to Z, we have U for Upwelling! Upwelling is a process that helps to drive nutrients to the surface of the ocean from deeper waters. Upwelling occurs in coastal waters and is important for distributing important nutrients. Wind pushes the surface water from the top which allows new water […]
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Marine Fact of the Week For this week’s #marinefactoftheweek we present a rare and interesting species that is only sometimes spotted around Victoria and other parts of B.C.. These are two brown pelicans, and they are not very common in northern areas of the Salish Sea. However, we have had multiple sightings over several years of these […]
Pacific Whale Watch Association – PWWA Next up in our “Meet Our Members” series is (…) Five Star Whale Watching! Established in 1985, Five Star is the oldest whale watching company in Victoria, BC. While originally a charter fishing business, founders Eric and Kathy Johnson quickly recognized the public’s growing interest in whales and began […]
For this #marinefactoftheweek, take a look at this awe-inspiring photograph by one of our Captains. Pictured here is an adult male (bull) Bigg’s orca breaching in Juan de Fuca Strait. The large fins on the side of the animal’s body are the pectoral fins. On adult male orcas, these fins can reach a maximum of […]
For this week’s “Wildlife A to Z” we share S for “Song”. The humpback whale song is often heard during mating season so it is believed to play a role in mate selection. These low frequency songs can travel huge distances underwater and can be heard thousands of kilometers away! Baleen whales use the “sound […]
For this #marinefactoftheweek we take a look at a whale journey that just might surprise you! Did you know that gray whales can undertake the longest migrations of any mammal? Wow! Some of the longest round trips between breeding and feeding grounds can reach up to 20,000 km in distance, or a 10,000 km trip twice a […]
Wildlife A-Z This week for Wildlife A to Z we address “Quantities” in terms of Bigg’s orcas- pod sizes, population and amount of vocalizations! All orca ecotypes are unique (e.g. Southern Resident orcas, Bigg’s orcas, Offshore orcas), behaving, vocalizing and eating in similar but also very different ways. Bigg’s, or transient orcas, travel in small […]
Recent Sightings! Take a look at some more photos from our fall sightings! We have been seeing lots of Bigg’s Killer Whales and Humpback whales, along with marine birds, seals and sea lions.Our season will be continuing through this month and December- fall is an excellent time to see a variety of marine life!
Ultimate Marine Adventure This November & December join one of our Ultimate Marine Adventures and discover the wonders of the Salish Sea! Though November & December can be cooler months, the wildlife we encounter is still amazing at this time of the year. Join one of our 3 hrs tours and you will have the […]
Online Store Today we want to share some exciting news! With Christmas Day exactly 2 months from today, we are launching our brand new online store We have a variety of products available with more to be added shortly. Not only do these products make great gifts but they will also help the Whales. A […]