Mola mola, common dolphins, bottlenose and 5 humpback whales
2017 07-18 SB Channel Again the morning fog lifted to form a low marine layer with calm seas and great conditions for locating wildlife. ...
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- Jul 15, 2017
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Sightings today were phenomenal
2017 07-15 SB Channel There was a late burn-off for the high stratus layer today, and a moderate breeze kicked up some action out near...
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- Jul 11, 2017
- 1 min
Two kinds of whales and two kinds of dolphins were seen today.
2017 07-11 SB Channel 1 blue whale, 10 humpback whales, 25 Risso’s dolphins and 500 long-beaked common dolphins were closely watched...
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- Jun 8, 2017
- 1 min
16 blue whales, 7 humpback whales, 18 Dall’s porpoise and 500 long-beaked common dolphins
2017 06-08 SB Channel Hold on to your binoculars, ladies and gentlemen. 16 blue whales, 7 humpback whales, 18 Dall’s porpoise and 500...
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- Jun 6, 2017
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blue whales again plus humpback and dolphins too
2017 06-06 SB Channel Captain Dave ran another wild and crazy trip across the midriff region of the Santa Barbara Channel. Along the way...
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- Jun 5, 2017
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Giant blue whales are sure fun to watch
2017 06-05 SB Channel Captain Dave took the helm of the Condor Express and ran across the Santa Barbara Channel to our recent blue whale...
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- Jun 4, 2017
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4 blue whales, 2 humpback whales and more
2017 06-04 SB Channel There was a marine layer of low stratus clouds all day, and in spots it was down on the deck. Nevertheless,...
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- Jun 2, 2017
- 1 min
Our early blue whale season continues…8 seen today.
2017 06-02 SB Channel Our early blue whale season continues as a wonder-filled trip to Santa Rosa Island waters resulted in a fantastic...
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- Dec 23, 2016
- 1 min
Solid mammal sightings on a bumpy, rainy day.
2016 12-23 SB Channel and Beyond Captain Eric ran across a bumpy, rainy Santa Barbara Channel and up into the Santa Cruz Channel on the...
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- Oct 8, 2016
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A special Fall day.
It was a special Fall day in the Santa Barbara Channel. Winds were zero to negligible, the sun was shining and it was warm. The sea...
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- Sep 29, 2016
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Nice humpback whales and more
The Condor Express was just south of The Lanes when the first marine mammals were sighted. It was 2 humpback whales with short bottom...
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- Sep 13, 2016
- 3 min
Killer Whale Encounter
Remember the date, Tuesday, September 13, 2016. It was a wonderful day with all sorts of marine mammals and an extensive killer whale...
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- Sep 11, 2016
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Blue whale, fin whale, humpback whales and more !
A glorious diversity of marine mammals, including a blue whale and a fin, approached the Condor Express today, Sunday, September 11,...
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- Sep 8, 2016
- 1 min
Whales were near the islands
Thursday, September 8, 2016 – Gorgeous sea conditions and loads of marine life including 6 humpback whales, 1,500 long-beaked common...
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- Aug 26, 2016
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Sea Lion Mob
Friday, August 26, 2016 – Captain Dave hit the jackpot with 12 closely watched humpback whales, over 3,000 long-beaked common dolphins,...
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- Aug 25, 2016
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Humpback tail slaps and more
Thursday, August 25, 2016. Seven humpback whales and at least 2,000 long-beaked common dolphins visited the Condor Express today. Sea...
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- Jul 16, 2016
- 2 min
Scientist John Calambokidis
2016 07- 16 SB Channel A special day with great sea conditions, excellent cetacean sightings and a special visit from scientist John...
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- Jun 4, 2016
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Mill pond flat glass
2016 06-04 SB Channel Mill pond flat glass conditions today and the stratus lifted just enough to give us a few miles lateral visibility...
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- Jan 22, 2016
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Six Gray Whales and More
2016 01-22 SB Channel Captain Eric steered a course for the west end of Santa Cruz Island, a southwesterly heading from Santa Barbara....
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- Dec 31, 2015
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Gray Whales in the Santa Cruz Channel
2015 12-31 SB Channel A gorgeous New Year’s Eve in the “gap” (aka, Santa Cruz Channel…between Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Island). Captain...
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