Wonks
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Active Day in the Hotspot – 10/1/24
On our journey over to the hotspot this morning, we were pleasantly surprised to be accompanied by a shy albatross that was spotted in the distance, as well as common dolphins that trailed right alongside the boat. The waiting game was on as we arrived at the hotspot today. It wasn’t until thirty minutes past…
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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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Witnessing the Majestic Orca Feeding Frenzy in Bremer Sub Basin – 22/2/24
A Thrilling Encounter: Orca Feeding Frenzy Unfolds We arrived at the hotspot this morning to witness a spectacle of nature: a remarkable orca feeding frenzy. The scene was electrifying, with tail slapping, head lunging and splashing filling the air as the killer whales showcased their prowess. Our excitement surged as we raced past Split Tip…
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A Playful Day with Orcas – 3/1/24
Arriving at the hotspot today we were very quickly greeted by orcas with multiple energetic and playful calves showing off an array of different behaviours as they interacted with each other and us. For a good 30 minutes the calves spent far more time on the surface continuing these behaviours until finally moving on. At…
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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…