“Monterey Bay’s Magnificent Orcas: Discover the World of Killer Whales”
“Monterey Bay’s Magnificent Orcas: Discover the World of Killer Whales” A Killer Whale jumping out of the water in Monterey Bay Killer whales, also known as orcas, are iconic marine mammals that command attention with their distinctive black-and-white appearance and remarkable behaviors. Along the California coast, these apex predators roam the Pacific Ocean, captivating the…
Transient ( Bigg’s) Killer Whales of Monterey Bay
Identification Catalog and Field Guide for Transient (Bigg’s) Killer Whales of Monterey Bay and California Waters Identification Catalog and Field Guide for Transient (Bigg’s) KillerWhales of Monterey Bay and California Waters 2023 Edition By Josh D. McInnes, Chelsea R. Mathieson, Peggy J.West-Stap, Stephanie L. Marcos, Victoria L. Wade, Jeffrey E. Moore, Sarah L. Mesnick, and Lawrence M. Dill Killer Whales Killer…
How to Identify an Individual Great White Shark. Part 2
There are two different approaches to identifying an individual Great White shark. The first technique discussed in part 1 was by using a Dorsal Fin ID photo, we use this method at the Farallon Islands. Now in part 2 we will be discussing using the pigmentation patterns in 3 different regions of a white shark….
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO TO GUADALUPE ISLAND?
Guadalupe is the best place in the world to Great White Shark cage dive because of it 100% success rate, awesome visibility typically 70-100ft + and warm water. No other Great White Shark destination can say that. Guadalupe shark diving season is July – December While each month has its advantages, there are also drawbacks…
How to Identify an Individual Great White Shark. Part 1
There are two different approaches to identifying an individual Great White shark. Part 1 Part 1 and discussed here is by using a Dorsal Fin ID photo, we use this method at the Farallon Islands. Since 2004 I have been keeping a collection of identifying photos of Great White sharks. I have submitted and offered…
Observation of a Predation of a Humpback Whale Calf by two Killer Whales
Observation of a Predation of a Humpback Whale Calf by two Killer Whales (Orcinus Orca) We observed two male Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) kill and partially ingest 6-7 meter Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) near Roca Pardita which is one of the Revillagigedos Islands—more commonly known as the Socorro Islands, Mexico (18° 59.325 N, 112° 04.519…