Day 1: Trio of South Bound Migrating Gray Whales: Gray Whales at Risk of going Back on Endangered Species List

0 North Bound 3 South Bound 5 hrs February 1, 2026 Sunday Warm and Sunny, Air 73° Water 60° flat glassy seas,Wind 3-5 mph. Several swimmers, dozens of sun bathers, beach walkers and goers were out in full force enjoying the warm summer like weather. Three South Bound Gray Whales spotted an hour before sunset … Continue reading Day 1: Trio of South Bound Migrating Gray Whales: Gray Whales at Risk of going Back on Endangered Species List

Thin Solo Gray Whale with Large Necrotic Wound and Alarming Number of Gray Whale Deaths

April 20, 2025 Saturday 1 North Bound 0 Calves 0 South Bound 6.5 hrs 2 REW*** A solo Gray Whale with various large deep wounds or healing scars. Dark necrotic looking tissue in center and steep edges covered with lice on both sides of the rostrum (head). Left side view shows increased lumpy body contours … Continue reading Thin Solo Gray Whale with Large Necrotic Wound and Alarming Number of Gray Whale Deaths

16 Gray Whales and One Sea Lion still Stranded at Point Dume

16 North Bound 0 South Bound 7.75 hrs March 15, 2025 Saturday Sunny 62 degrees, water 52 degrees, Wind 8-10 mph increased 18-20 with Gusts over 25 mph in late afternoon. 9 sightings included a quad that split into two pairs. 5 solos, 3 pairs. Several Gray Whales traveled close to shore today with good … Continue reading 16 Gray Whales and One Sea Lion still Stranded at Point Dume