Whale Watch Reports


It’s Not Just A Fluke
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 20, 2022


Our Whale watching streak continues with 100% sitings on Gray Whales for the last 2 months.  We are lucky enough to call these our Resident Whales as they will stay with us all through the summer and fall taking advantage of the rich feeding grounds in front of Depoe Bay.  We have several Whales that we are observing daily and you won't...
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Kelp-tacular!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 18, 2022


Our favorite residents continue to make multiple appearances daily! These gentle giants can grow up to 49 feet and weigh around 60,000 pounds. An animal that big has to eat quite a lot to maintain their appetite. That's what makes our coast such an ideal summer feeding ground. We are home to over 100 reefs that contain miles and miles of kelp....
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Flukes Up For Sunday!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 17, 2022


Sundays are for relaxing with family and making some memories. We are happy to report we were able to make that happen for serveral families today with multiple whale sightings! We were able to see lots of tail shots which occur when the whales dive to feed off the sea floor. Did you know the tail of a whale is actually called a...
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Absolutely Whale-tastic!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 16, 2022


The Tradewinds fleet had nothing but success as we wrap up another day of whale watching! Every animal you see out there plays a vital role in the oceanic ecosystem but whales are one of the top players. Did you know whales aid in reducing the overall CO2 in the environment? This helps the fight against climate change. They do this by the amount...
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Home Run!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 15, 2022


Thank you to the captain and crew of the Mariner for giving our guests a great day of Whale Watching! While the Gray Whales are the main players on the field, there are so many more to be seen! There's the potential to see Humpbacks, Blues, and very rarely the Sperm whale. We would love to take you out on...
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Come Sea Us!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 11, 2022


Our favorite residents never disappoint! Today was another great day of Whale Watching. The warm weather with lots of sunshine makes for the perfect recipe of consistent whale sightings. During the summer there is an increased amount of sunlight which creates an abundance of kelp growth that can then facilitate an incredible amount of mysis shrimp and other small crustaceans that baleen whales feed...
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