Onyx
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A Sunset Encounter with J Pod and the K14’s – 29/6/17
We had a perfect sunset encounter with J Pod and the K14’s tonight. We found them all in a resting formation, while J27 and L87 foraged a few miles offshore. 4Ever Wild motored along with them from False Bay to Eagle Point. While they were resting, you could hear a pin drop on board. All…
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An Incredible and Magical Encounter with J Pod – 26/8/16
I remember this encounter like it were yesterday. The sound of synchronized orca breathing, the lapping of the saltwater against the hull of the boat, and the sheer joy in the voices of my friends who shared this moment in time with me We had motored up the Strait of Georgia for over an hour…
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Another Great Encounter with J Pod – 5/7/16
A surprise to see these 9 precious Jpod whales (including L87) at the Fraser River two days in a row. Their presence and behaviour would indicate they are being somewhat successful foraging here for right now. They have been spread out between the north and south arm of the river. We were fortunate enough to…
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J Pod in False Bay – 11/6/14
We left the dock with a report of Split Fin the humpback off Kelp Reef, and possible orcas in a few locations around the Salish Sea. Our captain, Chris, decided to head to Race Rocks first, to see pinnipeds, birds and possibly find humpbacks or orcas. We ended up finding harbour seals, elephant seals and…