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On the 3:30 Ocean Magic voyage we first ventured to Race Rocks where guests got a glimpse and smell of the many pinnipeds (seals, california and stellar sealions) lazying and fighting on the rocks bye the lighthouse. Then we headed east and caught up with members of southern resident killer whales J and L pod milling off the San Juan Island shoreline. They were headed out west in the morning but turned around with the tide and were carried quickly to their feeding grounds of the USA. J1 and others were seen northbound about 3-4 miles into Haro Strait while other members of J and L pod were sighted milling and fishing close to the island. When we arrived a lone female was breaching. She even did a little tail flip dance flicking her flukes to the side. Some Dalls porpoise were seen milling in the area as well. Faith L57 and others moved past Lime Kiln park I am sure making shoreline onlookers very happy. Blackberry J27 past us along with other members of Jpod and did a beautiful spy hop along the shoreline. The lighting was spectacular tonight glistening their skin with sun sparkles non stop :D Another perfect experience on our beautiful west coast and summer has finally arrived !
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