We’re Seeing Unprecedented Numbers of Humpbacks

Much has been made in the last few years of the “Humpback Comeback” in the Salish Sea, the return of North Pacific humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) to these inland waters after once being decimated by commercial whaling. Well, not only have they come back;...

Video of Common Dolphins in Puget Sound

Rare Sighting of Common Dolphins in the Salish Sea

Beginning in late June 2016, we’ve been encountering some newcomers to the Salish Sea – short-beaked common dolphins! These super-fast swimmers are normally found in lower latitudes – in short-beaked common dolphins are tropical or temperate animals...

Humpbacks off of Shilshole Marina in Seattle

Humpbacks feeding and diving together off Shilshole Marina recently! We found them again on our afternoon trip and they were already far south of Seattle! We are seeing a lot of humpback whales this year – a welcome sight in the Salish Sea.