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Written by: Marisa, Lead Naturalist Quite consistently as we are on the water, we have been seeing amazing displays from our Humpbacks. A favorite of these being lunge and flick feeding. Surface feeding of any kind paints a beautiful picture of trophic interaction between a plethora of animals. In this area of the Salish Sea…

Written by: Griffin McCulloch, Onboard Naturalist The Grey whale, Eschrichtius Robustus, has been very elusive this whale watching season. For the first time in the entirety of the spring and summer months, this past September the 7th, Orca Spirit Adventures saw its first Grey whale make its appearance. You can imagine how all the crew,…

There is always more to learn about the beautiful black and white creatures of the sea. Here are 10 interesting facts about orcas that will give you a deeper understanding about these fascinating marine mammals. 1. ORCAS ARE THE LARGEST SPECIES OF DOLPHIN Orcas, often referred to as “killer whales” (Orcinus orca) are a toothed…