Sightings on Saturday were well inshore of Jeffreys Ledge. Three humpback whales in total. Still working on identifying each of these whales by using their unique dorsal fin shapes and black and white pigmentation patterns on the underside of their tails.
We enjoy being part of the research community as our research affiliate, the Blue Ocean Society, compiles and contributes all our sighting information to the Center for Coastal Studies. Here's to learning more about the whales that roam our area and where and when they will show themselves next!
On Sunday, the where and when of whale sightings kept us on our toes. First a spout just beyond the Isles of Shoals, only to not be seen again after a 20-minute wait. Then more spouts, four(!), later in the trip. Two fin whale pairs. We ended up trying to track with one of those pairs; a mother-calf pair! Seeing mother-calf pairs are always a special treat but of the second largest animals on earth... awesome! Well, that was when they decided to slow down their travels eventually allowing for some beautiful looks.
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Fin whale mother-calf pair!
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Mother of the fin whale pair
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We also got a gorgeous look at another fin whale in the area just before heading home. Along with a few minke whale sightings our patience and effort made for some great looks at these marine mammals.
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Fin whale diving
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We are now running whale watch trips daily so stay tuned as we update regularly on our adventures out on the open ocean.
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