Yesterday on the Prince of Whales, we had a beautiful day with perfect conditions to find whales. We found an adult fin whale being very cooperative- diving for just 4-5 minutes at a time! We have spent the day scouring our fin whale catalog and still can't find a match. So although I am unable to tell you who this nice whale was, I am excited to think it may be a new addition to our catalog! Each year, about half of the fin whales we find on Jeffreys Ledge are not currently in our catalog, making the local population estimates difficult to assess, but inspiring to know there may be more fin whales in the area than previously thought!We also found a minke whale on our way back to Newburyport. This little guy was staying near the boat and surface pretty frequently! If you looked closely, you could see its minke "mittens"!
Join us next weekend for more whale sightings!
Join us next weekend for more whale sightings!
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Dianna, my name is Mike Smith. Myself and my whole family were on the Prince of Whales on Memorial Day. I just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time. None of us had ever seen a whale in the wild. The things we learned on the trip, through your knowledge and the help of the rest of the crew, have left a lasting impression on us all. I can't thank you enough.
Thanks Mike! I'm happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your first wild whale experience. Thanks for joining us!
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