07/02/2025
WHALE SIGHTINGS REPORT ~ 7/2/25
The peak of summer is here, and early July continues to prove itself as a great month to be on Jeffrey’s Ledge! These past few days have been wonderful, with sightings of HUMPBACK WHALES, MINKE WHALES, ATLANTIC WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS, OCEAN SUNFISH, and even GREAT WHITE SHARKS.
Schooling fish remain plentiful along the ledge, and the whales have continued to take full advantage of the abundance. One familiar fluke (or dorsal) we see consistently each July is a humpback whale named Satula, and he’s been in the area along with Clamp, Owl, Tripod, Chromosome, Whirlwind, and Spika.
Notably, Tripod and Chromosome have been spending a lot of time together. They’ve been seen feeding, traveling, and even joining up with other humpbacks or Atlantic white-sided dolphins. Chromosome is known for forming long-term associations with other individuals, especially with a female named Spoon, whom he’s been seen with nearly every year. I remember back in 2021, they spent a large chunk of the summer together. Tripod was ironically in the area a lot that summer as well, but spending time with an individual named Pixar. Observing these social associations and patterns is always fascinating, and we’re excited to continue watching and learning more in the days to come, especially if these two continue to travel together!
** The photos included in this post were taken by our naturalists and represent highlights from our recent whale watching trips. While we are committed to always do our best to show you the best possible sightings on your given day on the water, it is important to remember that the number of whales we see, the species of whales we find, the behaviors we observe, the other types of marine wildlife we encounter and even the weather conditions can and often do vary greatly from one trip to another. Every trip is a unique experience!**
