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
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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
One Dozen Gray Whales on Leap Day 2024
February 29th 2024 Leap Day 12 North Bound 0 South Bound 9 hrs Calm seas light cross winds with clear views South (East) across Santa Monica Bay and to the North(East) clear view of the Channel Islands. One dozen (12) Gray Whales were observed including two thin Gray Whales and one severely emaciated Gray Whale … Continue reading One Dozen Gray Whales on Leap Day 2024
Two Gray Whales, Dozens of Dolphins, Followed by Two Sun Dogs at Sunset
February 21,2024 Wednesday 2 North Bound Gray Whales 0 South Bound 5.25 hrs REW (3) Partly sunny, partly cloudy day with muddy nearshore water from the recent rain runoff didn't prevent Bottlenose Dolphins from displaying hunting and social behaviors for the majority of the day; delighting beachgoers with non stop action. Lob tailing, leaping (porpoising) … Continue reading Two Gray Whales, Dozens of Dolphins, Followed by Two Sun Dogs at Sunset
No Gray Whales: Navy Ship Training Maneuvers
February 17th, 2024 0 North Bound 0 South Bound 3 hrs Mix of sunny blue skies and overcast clouds throughout the day. Calm ocean with increased wind in the late afternoon. No Gray Whale sightings despite good conditions. No reports of sightings from REW (reliable eye witnesses). The unidentified Navy ship was seen again today … Continue reading No Gray Whales: Navy Ship Training Maneuvers