We were close to Victoria late tonight, after an amazing encounter with the T049As (T049A2 present), who were predating on a harbor seal, when we stumbled upon 15 or more killer whales (T036As, T036Bs, T137s and likely another group)!
Two of these matrilines were sighted in Mendocino last week.
Tonight, they were in pursuit of a large male Steller sea lion seeking refuge near the boat. The hunt continued for close to half an hour, before we slowly motored away and watched as the exposed sea lion became dinner. One of the best trips this year.
Not only did we have the T049As kill a seal up by Spieden, but 5mins from Victoria we found the T036Bs and T137s trying to kill a male Steller Sea lion!
Then the T036As and maybe more started porpoising from the southeast to join in! Absolutely freaking insane.
Best trip of my entire life!!
-Brendon
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