The Friday, 12.15 pm Ocean Magic wildlife adventure, with Capt. Gord in the wheelhouse, headed us out west in search of marine life in these cold, nutrient rich waters. It was an exciting trip for our guests, one full of anticipation. We had heard of an illusive male ORCA, a Transient, that was being viewed by a Zodiac already at Beecher Bay, Metchosin. This animal was identified as T103, a large male, by our very own knowledgeable skipper, 'Mark' in one of the Prince of Whales yellow Zodiacs. We watched it take several breaths at the surface and then disappear for many minutes. A visit to Race Rocks, the protected Marine Reserve gave us good looks at 8 Elephant Seals, and many Harbour Seals lounging on rocks in the sunshine. The tide change and wind created some beautiful colours in the water and added texture to the beautiful, rugged scenery of Vancouver Island. This was another memorable wildlife adventure.'Photos by Marie "Orca-Magic"
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