Type B Small Killer Whale
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Encounter with Antarctic Type B2 Orcas – 1/25
Our time at South Georgia had come to an end – or so we thought. Our last afternoon was spent cruising the spectacular Drygalski fjord in the island’s southeastern corner, enjoying Snow Petrels, Weddell Seals and Humpback Whales. As we headed back towards the ocean, news came through that another vessel had seen Orcas not…
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An Evening Encounter with Type B Gerlache Orcas in Antarctica – 3/1/23
Gerlache straight is the best place to try and spot the small Type B Orcas in Antarctica but of course they are not always seen. On an evening with perfect light and wind conditions the call went out that they had been spotted and so in a rush layers were thrown on over pajamas! In…
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The World’s Best Pajama Party! – 9/2/22
Every time we had been travelling through the Gerlache Straight, which was most evenings in Antarctica on the ship, Viking Octantis, I had been trying to be outside and look for orcas. The type B small ecotype of Orca is also known as the Gerlache Orcas because they are seen there so often. But after…