Location: Bremer Canyon
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Apex Hunters of Bremer Canyon – 26/1/24
Caution: Graphic Content Apex Predation Apex of apex predators is a title given to killer whales and today’s event at Bremer Canyon was a striking testament as to why. Their unparalleled efficiency and seamless cooperative hunting tactics set them apart. Upon reaching the hotspot, Tatty’s pod emerged at our 12 o’clock. Our anticipation grew, but…
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Cetaceans at Sea – 15/1/24
Today at the canyon we learn about cetaceans poop! Bremer Bay put on a gorgeous day, the sun shining down and a warm 27 degree celcius day. The Alison-Maree cruised through the swell out to the Bremer hotspot where we met two orca pods known as Digby and Nibbles. Digby and Nibbles pods have been…
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Foraging Orcas – 5/1/24
We didn’t have to wait long today. Right as we arrived to the hotspot we were approached from our 6 o’clock by Nibbles’ pod. With one quick pass from stern to bow by the whole pod they were off, joining up with Digby’s pod, their search for food started. They began to show behaviours synonymous…
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Tear and Share – 2/1/24
Our first visit to the Bremer Canyon for 2024 was a real treat. Before we’d even made it to the hotspot we had common dolphins hot on our tail, riding in the wake of the Alison Maree, which is always a good omen! The dolphins only played with us briefly before darting back to a…
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Queen of the Bremer Canyon – 23/3/21
Queen of the Bremer Canyon and her presence in The Patch is always thrilling to see and this morning she had arrived with her family. The winds from yesterday had subsided and a gentle rolling swell moved through, perfect conditions for Orca spotting and it didn’t take long as the all too familiar dorsal fin…