Humpbacks Put on a Show
Humpbacks Put on a Show Captain Dave ran east of the rigs and closely watched 8 humpback whales with more in the area. It was a nice day...
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Oct 31, 20142 min read
Ooodles of Cetacea on a Silver Ocean
OK, it’s Halloween and you deserve to be a little frightened. This is one scary marine mammal. EEEEEEeeeeeek! Ooodles of Cetacea on a...
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Oct 29, 20142 min read
Humpback Whales Invade the Channel En Masse
Two of at least 13 humpback whales in the area today are seen diving together side by side. Humpback Whales Invade the Channel En Masse...
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Oct 26, 20141 min read
Scarlet and Shorty are Back
Scarlet and Shorty are Back Captain Eric and his crew headed east over a long period ground swell from the west, on glassy seas, to...
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Oct 24, 20142 min read
5 Humpbacks (including a calf) Mug the Condor Express
AIS ©Marine Traffic ships track for our trip today. 5 Humpbacks (including a calf) Mug the Condor Express Well, by now you probably heard...
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Oct 23, 20142 min read
Everyone on board had the Blues
One of six blue whales seen today in one hot spot area. you are looking at the anterior 1/3rd (approx) of this giant. Everyone on board...
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Oct 22, 20143 min read
Blue skies and blue water with Soooo Many Cetacans
An active Risso’s dolphin gets a little fresh air as it swims into the prevailing current, winds and swells. You are looking directly...
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Oct 19, 20141 min read
50+ Risso’s in Crystal Blue Water Steal Show
50+ Risso’s in Crystal Blue Water Steal Show Yes, Captain Dave and his team put the Condor Express into position for 2 nice, large, adult...
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Oct 18, 20141 min read
Fantastic Day but where is Shorty?
Fantastic Day but where is Shorty? Captain Dave and his crew ran into the eastern Santa Barbara Channel under sunny skies, calm seas with...
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Oct 17, 20142 min read
Loads of Cetaceans and a Nice Day, too!
The very tip of a California sea lion’s nose is seen poking out of the water as its big eye looks directly at the camera. Sea lions are...
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Oct 16, 20141 min read
Outstanding weather & wildlife
Outstanding weather & wildlife Down to the east Santa Barbara Channel the sun was shining bright and the ocean was calm. The ocean was...
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Oct 15, 20142 min read
“Top Notch” holds a meet-and-greet
Our pal “Top Notch” is seen mugging the Condor Express and rolling over, waving its long pectoral flipper at the same time. The eyeball...
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Oct 11, 20141 min read
Humpback tonsil viewing lots more
Humpback tonsil sill viewing and lots more Gotta make this one quick…out of town…typing on my phone. We ran east. Had four humpbacks....
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Oct 9, 20142 min read
5 Species of Cetaceans in One Trip
A large adult Risso’s dolphin was among a dozen or so seen interacting with offshore bottlenose today. 5 Species of Cetaceans in One Trip...
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Oct 8, 20142 min read
Anchovy Slaughter in the Eastern Channel
A massive school of northern anchovies had developed into a tight ball on the surface and was attacked from above and below. Here we see...
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Oct 7, 20141 min read
Clear blue water enhances sightings again
Clear blue water enhances sightings again Captain Eric left Santa Barbara Harbor in fog so thick he could not see Stern’s Wharf. Luckily...
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Oct 5, 20141 min read
Spectacular Blue, Calm and Full of Life
A larger female humpback whale kicks up her tail flukes as her calf swims alongside. Spectacular Blue, Calm and Full of Life It was...
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Oct 4, 20141 min read
Blue skies, Blue water, Blue whale ! ..and more.
Blue skies, Blue water, Blue whale ! ..and more. After enjoying some tremendous sightings of 4 humpback whales and at least 2,000 long...
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Oct 2, 20142 min read
THE Place to Be
A great ocean hot spot developed today where sea lions, common dolphins, black vented shearwaters, other seabirds, and a humpback whale...
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Oct 1, 20141 min read
Mirror and rippled glass ocean full of life
Humpback waterfall. Mirror and rippled glass ocean full of life The adventure began under sunny blue skies and a rippled ocean surface. ...
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