A popular beach is visited by a popular gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus).
A very close approach by a friendly male California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) swimming inside Noyo Harbor.
Orcinus orca three 2012 12-22 SB Channel-121
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) we call "bubbles," because it always sends out this blast of air just before a deep dive.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
Michael gets some great close up photos of Dall's Porpoises (Phocoenoides dalli) as they speed across the bow of the Condor Express sending up their characteristic "rooster tail."
Two tail walking Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis) stand tall on the water.
A Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swims just beneath the ocean surface and rises up with an on-coming swell.
Geysers on the open sea...Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) spouting.
A popular beach is visited by a popular gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus).
A popular beach is visited by a popular gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus).
A popular beach is visited by a popular gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus).
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