Humpback Whales and Bigg's Killer Whales (With California Transient), Oh My!
Abby | Kestrel | 5/30/2021
The boat was full and everyone suited up. The cetaceans were out of the country; two humpback whales in Canadian waters and the orcas from this morning also heading further into international territory. We took off out of the harbor and jetted North through San Juan Channel. At least the sun was on our side; nutrient-rich waters lit up while harbor porpoises somersaulted over small wave breaks in the sea.
We decided to try our luck with the humpbacks after...