We received a report of orcas close to Nanaimo, and sure enough, we headed out and there they were! We watched as whales from two pods travelled north together toward Departure bay, and then headed into the Strait of Georgia toward a seal haulout, perhaps for a meal?
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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!
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We 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.
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Yesterday 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.
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What 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!
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What an extraordinary day with transient killer whales! Hunting, breaching, splashing, spyhopping, we saw it all! Call or book online to join our next tour!
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A wild day spent with multiple pods of orcas and a new orca calf!
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Spending some quality time with a recently identified humpback whale.
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Watching 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!
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Breaching humpback whale!
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Another 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!
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