[Naturalist Erick D., M/V Sea Lion, 8/25/17, 1:30PM] Friday afternoon was full of beautiful pre-autumn sunshine. Captain Gabe, Lauren, and I took an excited group out for another wildlife adventure out on the Salish Sea. It turned out we did not have to...
[Sarah M – 08/16/2017 – M/V Sea Lion – 1:30pm & 5:30pm] The M/V Sea Lion had a great day out on the water with Transient killer whales around Orcas Island. A first for me, we had the whales actually in Eastsound, Orcas Island on our afternoon...
[Lauren Fritz, M/V Kestrel, 08/13/17, 10 am Tour] Wow! Today was one of those rough days that don’t come around too often out here in the Salish Sea. We’re lucky enough to be relatively protected by Vancouver island from the winds that are sweeping...
[8/14/17 Sea Lion 1:30pm Naturalist Sarah C.] How beautiful are the San Juans lately? With the last of the lingering BC smoke washed away by the rain, we’re back to sunny, blue skies and distant mountainous vistas to complement our daily whale watches on Sea...
[Lauren Fritz, M/V Sea Lion, 08/09/17, 5:30 p.m. Tour] Today’s tour was incredible. We had some amazing views of the T18’s as they hunted for seals near Flattop Island and White Rock. The highlight? Probably the moment when they swam UNDER OUR STERN. What...
[Sarah M – 08/10/2017 – M/V Sea Lion] The M/V Sea Lion encountered Transient killer whales! These large orcas are marine mammal eaters, with harbor seals making up about 60% of their diets. This summer we have enjoyed great sightings of these beautiful...
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