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Photo By Trish Mirabella © Trish Mirabella, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Whale Watching and Marine Mammals
Migration Patterns on the California Coast
Whale Watching involves a lot of watching. Our mission is to provide people with access to the
sea to interface with marine life, view the california scenery from the sea and have the opportunity
for the possibility to see whales. Some trips we see 20 whales, some trips we do not see any whales.
Some trips the weather comes up, some trips the weather is sunny and glorious, some trips the seas are
rough, some trips the seas are flat and calm like a mirror. We really do not have any control over
this, our goal is to provide you the opportunity to explore the Farallon Islands, the Pacific Ocean and the
the California Coast. An Expert naturalist is on board to describe local history of the San Franciso Bay the Farallons or the
California Coast, geology, landmarks, lighthouses, identify marine life and sea birds and provide an educational experience. We hope that you enjoy discovering
the area with us.
- Blue Whales (Migrate July through October)
Blue Whales travel alone or in pairs
Blue Whales blow up to 30 feet
Blue Whales dive under for 10 to 20 minutes between surfacing
When these whales surface, they may blow 8 to 15 times making sahllow dives at 12 to 15 seconds
between blows and before surfacing.
Blue Whales raise their flukes or tails before diving
Blue Whales have a U shaped head.
- Humpback Whales (Migrate November through May)
Humpback Whales travel in groups of 7 to 10 whales
Humpback Whales blow 4 to 8 times between dives
Humpback Whales blow up to 10 feet in short bushy balloon shaped blows
Humpback Whales are nick named "Ballerinas of the sea" for their graceful breeches
Humpback Whales raise their flukes or tails before diving
- Grey Whales (Migrate November through May)
Grey Whales travel in large groups
Grey Whales blow up to 14 feet in V shaped blows
Grey Whales are not migrating as far north or as far south as they used to
This is because they are finding nutrient waters on the coast of California and Oregon
For this reason, Grey Whales are sometimes "resident" to certain areas
Grey Whales raise their flukes or tails before diving
- Sperm Whales (Migrate November through April)
Sperm Whales are up to 50 feet in length
Sperm Whales have a low blow up to 8 feet and forward
Sperm Whales have a dorsal lump and bumpy spine
Sperm Whales do not have a dorsal fin
Sperm Whales raise their flukes or tails before diving
Sperm Whales have a box car shaped head.
- Pacific White Sided Dolphin (California Coast October through Novemeber)
Pacific White Sided Dolphin are about 7 feet in length
Pacific White Sided Dolphin have 2 white body streaks
Pacific White Sided Dolphin have a tall falcate fine
Pacific White Sided Dolphin travel in groups of 700 to 1000 dolphin
Pacific White Sided Dolphin are often in the company of other dophins or marine life
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To see a slide show of a tour click here.
Great White Shark Season is Sept, Oct, Nov.
Grey Whales have been spotted heading South. June 27th. Call 415.331.3804 for reservations.


photos above by © John Rochat, guest June 27th
 
Grey Whale, Farallons, June 27th © Sandra Cannon
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© Sandra Cannon

Farallon Islands © Sandra Cannon

Point Reyes Light House © Sandra Cannon

Coast Guard Certified Vessel "Taku"
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Make your reservations online at www.sfbayimages.com, click on the date. This will take you to our photography site, so it is a little confusing, but
there will be photos from the trips with the dates of the tours underneath them.

Northern California Coast © Sandra Cannon

Point Bonita from the Pacific Ocean with the Golden Gate Bridge Behind © Sandra Cannon
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