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Dec 31, 20141 min read
5 Gray Whales and 1 Humpback named Scarlet
5 Gray Whales and 1 Humpback named Scarlet Captain Dave found Scarlet mid-Channel where she has been feeding the last few days. She...
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Dec 26, 20141 min read
A great humpback whale steals the show
A great humpback whale steals the show. The photography today began in the harbor while we were still at the dock. Here we witnessed 2...
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Dec 21, 20141 min read
Humpbacks feeding, a Minke whale and lots of dolphins
Humpbacks feeding, a Minke whale and lots of dolphins Well, it’s now 12/21 and the humpback whales are still out here feeding on anchovy...
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Nov 29, 20141 min read
5 Blue Whales; 12++ Humpback Whales – Epic conditions
Kelping behavior by a humpback whale. Photo taken on yesterday’s expedition. Captain Dave ran southwest for quite a while to a location...
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Nov 14, 20141 min read
A great fin whale, a humpback and some dolphins
Some fantastic looks at a friendly fin whale today in the Santa Barbara Channel. A great fin whale, a humpback and some dolphins The...
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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 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 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 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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Sep 13, 20141 min read
It was another Top Notch day
It was another Top Notch day Not far out of Santa Barbara Harbor we had a chance encounter with the small humpback whale wit a notch in...
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Aug 23, 20142 min read
Ideal Summer Conditions Again – Great Sightings
Although it looks miniature in this wide angle photograph, this is the entire body of a 35 foot humpback whale taken today in very blue...
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Aug 19, 20142 min read
Another Top Notch Trip + Dolphins
Velella velella, a jelly with a sail riding across the ocean surface using the wind. Another Top Notch Trip + Dolphins The little west...
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Aug 18, 20141 min read
A NOTCHural humpback experience
Our friend “Top Notch” the humpback whale comes over to greet its fans. A NOTCHural humpback experience Gentle breezes and bright...
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Aug 17, 20141 min read
Top Notch Breach
Our explorations into the northeastern Santa Barbara Channel today from the Marine Traffic AIS track. Top Notch Breach There was a...
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Aug 2, 20141 min read
Countless dolphins and More
Countless dolphins and More Another flat, calm day on the Santa Barbara Channel and we watched dolphins everywhere, from the coast to the...
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Aug 1, 20142 min read
Dolphin and Sea Lion Masses and Top Notch too
A straight line of incredibly fast moving common dolphins. Dolphin and Sea Lion Masses and Top Notch too Top Notch the medium sized...
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Jul 30, 20142 min read
Common Dolphin Nursery Pod Bonanza
One of several hundred or more tiny long beaked common dolphin calves in a massive nursery pod today. Common Dolphin Nursery Pod Bonanza...
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