MORE BIG BLUE SURPRISES
Yesterday, the blue whale was spotted again on several tours, delighting everyone since it quite rare to see one of these giants at this time of the year. Normally by now, the blue whales have passed by and are further north in their arctic feeding grounds, but as we know so well, wild nature is always full of surprises!
Blue whales are usually diving to depths of approximately 100 meters while feedings, and holding their breath for up to 20 minutes, so watching the largest animal on earth can take some patience and perseverance, but the reward is incredible when you see the whale emerge with a powerful exhale creating a 9 meter high cloud! On both our evening GG1 tour and GG2 tour everyone got a perfect look as it was swimming slowly and calmly in the beautiful summer evening light. Our guide Clement on our RIB Amma Sigga said “We had such a good view of it; that was crazy!”
-Charla
Researcher/Guide
Photos: Charla Basran
