2 North Bound 0 South Bound 5.75 hrs Clear and sunny early in day, ending with overcast cloudy gray skies. Two gray whales migrated north. One male (subadult) Sea Lion was rescued by Marine Mammal Rescue (MMR) from California Wildlife Center (CWC) at Westward Beach. The large ~ 300 pound Bull lay flat on its … Continue reading Two Gray Whales Migrate North and Sea Lion Rescues Continue in Malibu
Month: February 2025
Trio of Gray Whales and Active Bottlenose Dolphins at Sunset
3 North Bound 0 South Bound 6.5 hrs ***REW (1) February 27, 2025 Thursday Flat glassy ocean with full sun until late afternoon when clouds came in at the horizon. Light to no wind most of the day making it feel much warmer than 70 degrees. Three Gray Whales were observed near sunset, one with … Continue reading Trio of Gray Whales and Active Bottlenose Dolphins at Sunset
SIX Active Gray Whales Close to Shore
6 North Bound 0 South Bound 5 hrs February 24th, 2025 Monday Sunny 66 degrees 57 degrees ocean temperature. Clear views and total of six Gray Whales in three sightings. Low tide exposed the large rock at (the Little Point) Point Dume. Seventeen or more healthy looking Sea Stars in the intertidal zone with no … Continue reading SIX Active Gray Whales Close to Shore
One North Bound Gray Whale Point Dume Malibu and Sea Lion Rescue at Leo Carrillo State Beach
1 North Bound 0 South Bound 2.5 hrs February 20th 2025 Early morning fog and low visibility made locating and tracking whales impossible. Skies cleared by mid day and finally a solo Gray Whale was seen migrating north in late afternoon light. The whale was traveling at top speeds and only blowing once at each … Continue reading One North Bound Gray Whale Point Dume Malibu and Sea Lion Rescue at Leo Carrillo State Beach
Happy Valentines Day! No Gray Whales
February 14, 2025 Friday No Gray Whales observed in rough choppy surf today. The cold gusty winds and white caps made spotting whales difficult. The whales are late this year getting down to the lagoons and are traveling south in far offshore routes outside the Channel Islands. The next few days is typically the cross … Continue reading Happy Valentines Day! No Gray Whales