Humpback
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Bubble Net Feeding with NYC0248 – 20/10/24
Our afternoon whale-watching trip started with plans to head east in search of some of the larger whales known to frequent the area. However, just as we were setting out, a sharp-eyed crew member spotted a whale closer to shore, prompting us to shift course. It turned out to be a different whale than the…
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Birthday Whale Swim – 9/24
2024 marked the second year I went to Tonga to swim with humpback whales. Tonga is world renowned for being one of the magical places to swim with whales. This also marked my first time co leading a whale swim trip. My birthday fell on the second day of week two of whale swims. This…
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Feeding Frenzy – 24/11/24
Yesterday we had a day on land due to stormy weather. Today, when we went out, we experienced a huge swell, but luckily many animals close by. Huge snow clouds were sitting low, giving us a pretty dark day. Herring tends to come closer to the surface when it is darker, so we were lucky…
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Whales Everywhere – 16/11/24
Today’s trip was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the incredible marine life just off our coast. Whales had been reported off Asbury Park, so we set out with high hopes of spotting these majestic creatures. It didn’t take long before we found our first whale. While this one proved to be a bit elusive, we…
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Winter Solstice – 21/12/24
Today, the 21st of December, is the darkest day of the year (winter solstice), which means that from tomorrow, every day will be a tiny little bit lighter until, eventually, we will welcome back the Sun toward the end of January here in the Arctic. Today, we were lucky to find the “secret spot” with…