Another beautiful day

Whales were plentiful again today, with many fin, humpback and minke whales around! The seas were glassy calm, affording great views of the whales when they came close.

Aboard the Atlantic Queen out of Rye, we got some great looks a pair of fin whales swimming side-by-side, always a wonderful sight.

We got terrific looks at the 2006 calf of Apex (a 2-year old humpback who hasn't been named yet) and the 2007 calf of Lacey (another humpback unnamed!) as they came close to the boat and checked out our bow and stern several times.

There were also several other humpbacks, fin whales and minkes around that we didn't get close to! There has also been lots of bird life around, with plenty of shearwaters, Wilson's storm-petrels, and a few juvenile northern gannets.

All in all, a great day and we're really enjoying the holiday weekend out on the water!

The only damper has been an increase in marine debris seen on the water, which usually coincides with increased boater/fishing activity. Below is a plastic bottle seen floating 20 miles offshore.