Back in August we encountered two humpback whales known as Malachite and Callisto and for over 1 hour they took to the skies and breached here, there and everywhere!
Even as we departed the pair could be seen pec slapping and tail slapping behind us.
We aren't sure what caused the sudden excitement between the pair but we are extremely grateful we were in the right place at the right time.
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Welcome to humpback month here in the Salish sea.
As our giant friends prepare to head south for the winter they do some last minute feeding before beginning their long migration south.
During October these whales will spend some time here and try find a travel buddy to keep them company on their long journey. We regularly encounter double digits of humpback whales here in a single trip in October so if you like whales.... Now is the time to come out with us 😎
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An adult male orcas dorsal fin can reach a height of around 6ft (1.8m) tall while a females dorsal fin will reach a height of around 3ft (1m).
Each dorsal fin will also include individual scars and tears which will differ from other orcas.
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T65A3 'Amir' cruising down the Georgia Strait a few weeks ago.
This big guy sure has had a growth spurt over the last few years and is now almost as big as his big brother 'Ooxjaa'.
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Live this summer !
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Spyhopping is a behavior orcas are regularly seen doing often used in social situations.
When they lift their head above the water they are able to see what's going on above the surface level around them and are able to spot prey that may be hiding on rocks.
This behavior is also often seen after a successful hunt and in social interactions with other whales.
So although a spyhop may have a beneficial purpose to their hunting it also seems to be a fun little behavior used during playtime.
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That early evening light just hits different 🌊 ⛰️🌅
Our zodiacs are in full power mode for peak season!!
With departures at 9am & 2:30pm book your spot now by visiting our website.
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T100C 'Laurel' powering through some rough waters in the Georgia Strait.
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Did you know adult humpback whales have a lung capacity the size of a small car!!
With each breath they are able to renew up to 90% of the air in their lungs at a time.
That's one big exhale!
There's nothing quite like listening to these majestic giants breathe. When the conditions are just right on the water we take any opportunity we can to shut down our engines at a safe distance and enjoy listening to the whales breathe and dive.
📷 By @peacock_joe_ and taken with a telephoto lens
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Back in April and May we had a pod of Pacific white sided dolphins feeding and sticking around Howe Sound. These dolphins are not commonly seen around the Vancouver area and so it was a treat not just for our guests but also for our crew!
These dolphins have a grey and white hooked shape dorsal fin which cuts through the water as these acrobats chase their prey (small fish).
After being sighted around the same area feeding for a few weeks this pod then continued on.
We hope they won't leave it too long before visiting again!
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Happy world sea lion day!
Here at wild whales we LOVE our sealions.
We are lucky here to have two types of sea lions that visit us in the Salish sea, the steller sea lion and California sea lion.
Our California Sea Lions are excellent swimmers and can reach speeds of up to 40 KM an hour in the water.
Our male Steller Sea lions can reach lengths up to 12 ft and weigh around 2,500 pounds!
These guys provide the comedy act on our tours, always bringing lots of laughter and stinky smells! 🦭
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T87 Harbeson cruises along the coastline in Howe Sound.
He is estimated to have been born in 1962 making him around 62 years old!!
Often seen travelling solo he's an iconic whale to a lot of us here in the Salish Sea.
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