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Feb 24, 20152 min read
Twelve Gray Whales – Southbound !!
We ran one trip and left the dock at high noon for a showdown in the Santa Barbara Channel. Again we had very good air quality and...
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Feb 10, 20151 min read
Nine Gray Whales and Dolphins A-Plenty
Second Captain and deckhand Mike spotted the first pair of gray whales about 2 miles south of Santa Barbara Harbor. We had great looks...
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Feb 6, 20152 min read
Epic Day to Eyeball Gray Whales
Captain Mike just finished pulling up to the outer harbor entrance buoy and my verbal intro to California sea lions on the PA had...
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Feb 4, 20151 min read
5 Gray Whales and 500 Dolphins on a Summer Day in February
Summer-like conditions prevailed in the Santa Barbara Channel today with super clear water, sunny skies, no wind and a glassy surface....
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Jan 23, 20151 min read
Annual, Boring ol’ Maintenance Continues…
Update from the boatyard. Our regular annual boat maintenance continues according to plan. Sanding, grinding, painting, replacing worn...
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Nov 19, 20142 min read
Special Santa Barbara Channel vistas and whales too.
Two of the several humpback whales we watched today on a wonderful silver day in the Santa Barbara Channel. Special Santa Barbara Channel...
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Nov 15, 20142 min read
Pelagic Expedition a Huge Success !
An infrequently observed behavior – an adult Risso’s dolphin surfed the bow of the Condor Express for several minutes. Wow! Pelagic...
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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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Nov 8, 20142 min read
Multitudes of humpback whales and more
As the brilliant afternoon sun shined across the sea cliffs of Santa Cruz Island, a mother humpback whale and her calf took turns...
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Nov 7, 20143 min read
Acute Spoutitis Outbreak Today
One of probably two giant blue whales and at least 23 humpback whales seen with their dolphin relatives in the Santa Barbara Channel...
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Nov 5, 20142 min read
It’s November 5. BLUE WHALE & more today.
A giant blue whale was watched today out close to Santa Cruz Island on our way to visit the Painted Cave. It was a big, beautiful beast...
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Nov 1, 20141 min read
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 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 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 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 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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Sep 30, 20142 min read
Hot Weather on Land and a Parade of Marine Life on the Ocean
A great blue heron was perched right next to the Condor Express before we left the dock this morning. Hot Weather on Land and a Parade of...
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