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Surging Orcas – 1/4/23
We knew we were in for a good day from the get-go when we spotted two Australian sea lions happily porposing in the harbour as they chased down some fish for breakfast. Soon after getting underway, we were joined by a playful pod of common dolphins riding in our wake. We were then accompanied by…
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Battle of the Apex Predators – 19/3/24
While the past couple of weeks have been nothing short of amazing with a diversity of marine life having been sighted in the Bremer Canyon, we have been patiently awaiting the arrival of the largest of the odontocetes (toothed whales), an iconic deep-sea predator, the sperm whale. Sperm whales are generally sighted in the area…
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Bremer Canyon Killer Whales Take Charge – 12/3/24
Unpredictable Encounters Warning: In the world of marine encounters, unpredictability reigns supreme. Today, we were reminded once again of this truth as we ventured into the realm of the Bremer Canyon killer whales. These magnificent creatures, the rulers of their domain, showed us just how little control we truly have in their presence. Elusive Pursuits:…
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Ocean Encounters Thrill – 31/1/24
Ocean Conditions Perfect Ocean conditions on today’s journey into the Bremer Canyon were perfect and proved to be nothing short of spectacular as the ocean unveiled its treasures in the form of killer whales, playful pods, and mysterious behaviours. Our adventure began with an exhilarating call, “Blows at 9 o’clock!” before we even reached the…