Note: Sightings are posted 5-7 days after the trips.
The T101’s have been hanging around the Salish Sea for quite some time now! We saw them in Howe Sound on May 19th and now again on May 27th. In between then we’ve seen them several times in the Gulf Islands using similar foraging strategies. Mom and her three sons must really like the taste of Salish Sea seals and sea lions!
Read MoreWe were thrilled to host our first Whale Research Tour on Saturday, and the trip couldn't have gone better! We were fortunate enough to find orcas in the morning, and during the humpback research portion we found "Anvil" the humpback whale! The Keta team was able to collect data and ID photographs of "Anvil" as well as discuss humpback conservation and biology with our guests.
Read MoreYesterday we travelled north through a sunny Trincomali Channel with the T101 family. It’s always an impressive sight to see the bull’s tall dorsal fins, and with the T101’s we get to see 3! Check out the blog for more photos from the day’s encounter.
Read MoreWhat a thrill to witness two humpback whales swimming peacefully side-by-side. These gentle giants were once a rare sight in BC waters, but since the moratorium on whaling, they’ve made an incredible comeback!
Read MoreWhat an extraordinary day with transient killer whales! Hunting, breaching, splashing, spyhopping, we saw it all! Call or book online to join our next tour!
Read MoreA wild day spent with multiple pods of orcas and a new orca calf!
Read MoreSpending some quality time with a recently identified humpback whale.
Read MoreWatching orcas hunt a Steller sea lion is an unforgettable experience. We joined up with the T123 family as they took down an unlucky sea lion in Howe Sound, all the while surrounded by bald eagles soaring over our boat!
Read MoreBreaching humpback whale!
Read MoreAnother great day with the T18’s! This pod has two brother bulls in it who both have unique fins. Read more about our encounters on our website!
Read MoreT19B is a mature male who is quite distinctive from the others. He has a dorsal fin that is 5-6ft tall and leans significantly to the left!
Read MoreWhales FOUND every day in May so far, and the 7th was no exception! The T101 family finished up some hunting near Wallace island, and we watched as mom and her three boys travelled North up Trincomali channel, seeing seals, eagles, and cormorants along the way!
Read MoreThe tour took us up the scenic Howe Sound, a glacial fjord surrounded by the coastal mountains where we found the T101’s travelling together. The sunny day also made for great viewing of seals and sea lions in the area.
Read MoreEver wondered what it’s like to be a whale scientist? Join our exclusive tour on May 26th with researchers from Keta Coastal Conservation and experience a day in the field while learning about the latest research on humpback whales in BC, including Keta’s projects.
Read MoreOn May 5th we watched the T90’s and T2B travel together in Boundary Pass. T2B is a mature female who usually travels by herself or with the T60’s, but for whatever reason, she chose to hang out with the T90 family pod yesterday. We are happy we got to observe this interesting individual!
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