Ocean Safaris

11/08/2024

11/08/2024

While on our Ocean Safaris not only do we get to see , , , and more but we also get to see lots of different birds. like these Brown , flying above and crashing into the water to feed on the baitfish. has lots to see join us for an Ocean Safari

11/07/2024

Humpback whales lunge feeding off Santa Cruz, CA. #

11/05/2024

Ignacio Lagoon – California Gray Whales
This the legendary lagoon on the Pacific coast of Baja Mexico, where gray whales finish an 11,000 mile migration from the Bering Sea and Alaska to mate and calve each year. The gray whales here are curious and interactive, allowing for close-up, intimate encounters with these gentle giants and their newborn calves. This is San Ignacio Lagoon, one of only 4 mating and birthing lagoons in the world, with the highest concentration of sociable whales, and the only lagoon still untouched by human development. If you ever wanted to pet, hug and/ or kiss a whale this is the place. We stay in glamping tents with king beds and bathrooms with toilets and hot showers Link with more info in comments. Ocean Safaris

10/29/2024

Risso's dolphins are typically 10 to 13 ft long and weigh 660 -- 1100 lb. They can live for 35 years or more. Risso's dolphins feed mainly on squid but also consume fish. They have no beak, no teeth on the upper jaw, and only a few teeth on the lower jaw.
In Monterey Bay we sometimes get to see Casper an albino Risso Dolphin

10/28/2024

Here is a job to help make a difference.
California Sea Grant and the NOAA Marine Debris Program are soliciting applications for a 2-year fellowship to support the NOAA Marine Debris Program’s work in California and assist with the planning and implementation of the next iteration of the state's Ocean Litter Prevention Strategy (OLS).

Trash and plastic pollution are entering the environment and impacting local communities at unprecedented rates. Solutions to manage this debris must be implemented to protect not only oceans and coastlines, but also the human communities that live amongst this degradation. The NOAA Marine Debris Program coordinates local marine debris initiatives across the state, guides the implementation of the OLS in coordination with the Ocean Protection Council, and identifies and addresses the needs of the marine debris community. The Marine Debris Extension Fellow will work to support these efforts, including assisting in OLS workshop planning and facilitation, expanding equity efforts, coordination of multiple partners across various sectors, and informing a strategic state effort to effectively address trash and plastic pollution across California.

10/24/2024

Did you know that you can identify each individual whale shark by their unique spots! Learn more on a week adventure swimming whale sharks.
Join us in 2025 on one of our Whale shark trips Ocean Safaris

10/24/2024

It is an Ocean Safari. Every day is different, you never know what we will see. Join us on the boat. Ocean Safaris

10/23/2024

Lunge feeding Humpback whales just outside of the Santa Cruz Harbor today and around the Monterey Bay.
Ocean Safaris

10/05/2024

Killer whales today. 10-5
and a humpback whale that was breaching for us
The weather was great, with a bit of fog in some parts of the bay.

10/05/2024

Join us for some wildlife
Ocean Safaris

10/05/2024

Some days are just perfect.
Join us for a perfect day

Visit Santa Cruz
Ocean Safaris
American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter

10/04/2024

Humpback Whales are all over Monterey Bay right now. it is time to get on a boat! Ocean Safaris

10/01/2024

September has been a very good month for Killer whales with Lots of sightings and many different pods coming close to shore.
In the last few weeks we have seen them hunting Elephant seals, sea lions and a Minke whale. Last Friday Sept 27th we even seen a small pod of 4 Killer whales chasing an adult humpback. While on another day we seen 3 large Humpback whales, disrupt a killer whale pod and forcing them to leave the area by tail-slapping- and pectoral fin slashing at them. One day we had 5 pods in the Monterey Bay and we got to see 4 of 5 the pods and 23 individual orca! Everyday is different.
Isn't time to get on the boat?

09/23/2024

We found a whale that would not stop breaching. it was a good day