Sep 8, 2026
September is somehow here, and while the busy season is starting to slow down, the whales are not! On a recent two-tour day, we were treated to a selection of wildlife in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, including humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and orcas. In the...
Sep 3, 2026
Guests and crew aboard a recent PSE Puffin Cruise were in for the surprise of a lifetime when we spotted a juvenile Nazca Booby hanging out on a kelp float around Smith Island! This striking bird is a little far from home, with its usual range spanning from Mexico to...
Aug 23, 2026
Did you know that orcas are sexually dimorphic? This means that mature females and males are visibly different from one another and, in the case of orcas, can be seen in their dorsal fins During puberty (around age 12-15), male orcas experience a rapid period of...
Jul 29, 2026
Did you know that the summer months are an excellent time to see humpback whales in the Salish Sea? Whales venturing from their breeding grounds in Hawaii, Mexico, and even Central America head to the nutrient-rich waters of Washington State and British Columbia,...
