February 13th, 2024 Tuesday 3 North Bound 0 South Bound 5.5 hrs Three Gray Whales seen in two sightings. A solo whale was in close to shore displaying feeding behavior, but was abruptly chased out as group of 6-8 swimmers rambunctiously attempted to get close creating a scene. The whale left stealthy. Any human behavior … Continue reading Three Gray Whales: Cotton Candy Colored Sunset
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Bright Green to Blue Flash at Sunset
February 12th, 2024 Monday 0 North Bound 0 South Bound 6 hrs No Gray Whales observed today despite decent viewing conditions. The optical phenomenon known as a green to blue flash was seen just as the sun set and as the last rays of light refracted just below the horizon. The perfect conditions to see … Continue reading Bright Green to Blue Flash at Sunset
Super Bowl Sunday: Five Gray Whales
February 11th, 2024 5 North Bound 0 South Bound 3.5 hrs *** REW 2 UPDATED: Sunny and warm 66 degrees: calm flat ocean with 20 + mile visibility. All islands including the oil platforms in Ventura/Oxnard areas could be seen. One pair of juvenile gray whales stopped for several minutes displaying several behaviors including, bubble … Continue reading Super Bowl Sunday: Five Gray Whales
No Whales: 4.6 Earthquake Near Malibu
February 9th, 2024 Friday 0 North Bound 0 South Bound 4.5 hrs Sunshine 60 degrees light wind 5-7mph calmer ocean than days prior. A 4.6 Earthquake struck at 1:47pm near Leo Carrillo in the Santa Monica Mountains. The Epi-center was six miles from Point Dume State Beach. Shaking was not felt personally but was felt … Continue reading No Whales: 4.6 Earthquake Near Malibu
Mostly Gray Day with No Gray Whales
February 3rd, 2024 Saturday 0 North Bound 0 South Bound 3 hrs No Gray Whales observed despite good viewing conditions. The sky was mostly gray with moments of the sun trying to burn through the dense clouds without luck. The ocean was calm and glassy. The wind was heavier in the morning and died down … Continue reading Mostly Gray Day with No Gray Whales
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