November Special
As we enter November, the fog has disappeared and we can expect some nice clear days. This has been a phenomenal year for Blue Whales, and Monterey Bay Whale Watch has sighted Blue Whales just about everyday since mid-July. As of November 3rd, Blue Whales are still feeding over the canyon in Monterey Bay. A…
November 15, 2000
Blue Whales Arrive in Monterey Bay
Blue Whales, the largest animals to ever live on earth at lengths up to 100 feet, are currently feeding in Monterey Bay. On July 22, marine biologists from Monterey Bay Whale Watch counted at least 30 blue whales feeding on the north rim of Monterey’s Submarine Canyon. Lead biologist, Nancy Black, sighted groups of 2…
July 15, 2000
Spring Brings Humpback Whales to Feed in Monterey Bay
Humpback whales have arrived in large numbers to feed in Monterey Bay. As of May 1st, our counts indicate there are at least 40 to 50 humpbacks in the Bay feeding on large schools of anchovies. This is a key indicator that we are entering a new season off the California coast — the prime…
May 15, 2000
Killer Whales from Puget Sound Observed in Monterey Bay!
Marine biologists from Monterey Bay Whale Watch documented an incredible sighting on Saturday, Jan 29, 2000. “Resident” killer whales from Washington state and British Columbia were sighted in Monterey Bay! The much beloved K and L pods traveled nearly 1000 miles away from their normal range and fed on salmon in Monterey Bay. This is…
February 15, 2000
Summary of 1998 Whale Watch Season
Monterey Bay Whale Watch conducted year-round trips during 1998 to observe the diversity of marine life within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Our biologists documented all marine mammal species including location, group size, and behavior. We also photo-identified individual humpback whales, blue whales, and killer whales, and contributed the photo-identifications to scientists working on…
February 15, 1999
Killer Whales in the Monterey Bay Region
Thursday, January 28, 7:30 p.m. Lecture Hall, Monterey Boatworks, Hopkins Marine Station, Pacific Grove Speakers: Nancy Black, Monterey Bay Whale Watch and Richard Ternullo, Skipper, Sam’s Fishing Fleet and Past-President of ACS Monterey Bay The January 28 meeting of the American Cetacean Society Monterey Bay Chapter will feature Nancy Black and Richard Ternullo, both leaders…
January 15, 1999
Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Sea Lions, and Sea Birds in Multi-Species Feeding Aggregations in Monterey Bay
Since early May we have observed an incredible feeding phenomenon. Groups of 5 to 10 Humpback Whales have been feeding with hundreds of Long Beaked Common Dolphins and on some days with Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, along with up to 100 California Sea Lions, and thousands of Sooty Shearwaters. This activity has occurred on a regular…
June 15, 1998
The Birth of a Gray Whale in Monterey Bay
The highlight of this Gray Whale season was the unexpected and spectacular birth of a Gray Whale calf during one of our whale watching trips. On January 15 we were aboard the Pt. Sur Clipper on a Monterey Bay Whale Watch trip. There was light to moderate rain with strong southerly winds west of Pt….
March 15, 1998
Common Dolphins in Monterey Bay
Recent sea surface temperatures in Monterey Bay have been 2 to 5 degrees above normal. This appears to be caused by anomalous warm water conditions that may be a precursor to El Niño. According to recent oceanographic reports, true El Niño conditions have not yet arrived in Monterey Bay; however, we are seeing several species…
December 15, 1997