8 North Bound 0 South Bound 4 hrs March 14th, 2025 Friday Rain and drizzle on and off throughout the day. Overcast gray with limited visibility on and off due to fog and rain. Gray whales were seen in six sightings, with eight whales in total during on effort time. One Gray Whale was escorted … Continue reading Rainy Day: 8 Gray Whales and Three Marine Mammals Stranded
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Flat glassy Seas: Two Gray Whales
March 10, 2025, Monday 2 North Bound 0 South Bound 6.5 hrs Flat glassy seas with clear views to Catalina Island on and off. Light to no wind with 1-2 foot shore break waves. Mostly overcast with hazy gray skies and peeks of blue on and off throughout the day. Helicopters were extra loud today … Continue reading Flat glassy Seas: Two Gray Whales
Ten Gray Whale Sightings: Point Dume
March 8th, 2025 Saturday 10 North Bound 0 South Bound 7.5 hrs 2025 Weekly Total: 22 North bound Season total: North Bound 2 South Bound Clear skies, sunny 62 degrees with Ocean 53 degrees. Calm seas with clear visibility for 10 miles. Total of 5 sightings with one solo, three pairs, and a trio! Highest … Continue reading Ten Gray Whale Sightings: Point Dume
Three Gray Whales in Light Rain
3 North Bound 0 South Bound 5.25 hrs March 6, 2025 Thursday Cloudy skies with light rain and drizzle on and off all afternoon. A solo Gray Whale migrated through stealth mode. It skimmed the surface with light whispy blows. The blows dissipated as fast as the whale. A healthy pair with good body condition … Continue reading Three Gray Whales in Light Rain
Five Gray Whales in Rough Seas and Gusty Winds
5 North Bound 0 South Bound 7.75 hrs March 2,2025 Sunday Sunny 60 degrees with gusty wind 15-25 mph and 30+mph winds throughout the on effort time. Rough choppy seas with white caps to the horizon and harsh sun glare made spotting and tracking whales difficult. Yet, five whales were observed. One thin, with sunken … Continue reading Five Gray Whales in Rough Seas and Gusty Winds