Foraging
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My First Whale Watch Trip – 18/6/26
I love whales so much. I read about them, watch documentaries about them, and listen to podcasts about them. However, I also am from Carrboro, North Carolina, which is about 3 hours away from the coast. So when my aunt took me and my twin sister to Port Angeles as a graduation present this summer,…
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Feeding Frenzy – 11/25
The past few days have been amazing on the water near Skjervøy. Compared to previous years (same time), the number of animals inside the fjords is a little higher. The Fisheries department opened up fishing in the fjords earlier than in previous years. Almost every day, we witnessed feeding orcas, humpback whales, and fin whales.…
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Every Day is Different – 11/25
On the whale watching excursions, every day is different. Not just because we witness different behaviours and animals every day, but also because the weather can be totally opposite. Some days are darker, but we also have extremely colorful ones. On the way home, we bumped into feeding orcas very close to Skjervøy. Orcas again…
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Swimming in Pink – 11/25
The season continues with incredible sightings. The polar Night has settled over the Arctic regions, creating gorgeous colors for us. Sometimes the whole landscape is swimming in pink. Mostly, the quotas for the commercial herring fishery are over for 2025, so the fishing will continue in early 2026. We are eager to see the animals…
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Merry Christmas! – 12/25
Merry Christmas! Yesterday, the 21st of December, marked the winter solstice – the darkest day of the year. We had a dark, but still fantastic day. Under the polar night, all these encounters are so special. We always focus on going to areas with fewer boats, so we can have better encounters with more relaxed…