'Our wildlife adventures continue on the luxury vessel, the Ocean Magic 2 . It is now well into October and the weather isn't always as sunny as we would like it to be. Still that doesn't affect the wildlife and there is plenty to be seen, whether sun, cloud or rain. Our expert crew Capt. Tyler, Anna, Mika and Derrek headed our guests on board the 12.15pm, Friday Oct. 16th 'Ocean Magic ', out of the harbour and out west insearch of marine mammals. We came upon, Dalls' and Harbour Porpoise that were not too playful, so sightings were brief, however a lone Steller Sea Lion thought were a curious bunch so headed over to take a look. This was a close encounter. We headed further out west and over to the USA side if the Strait of Juan de Fuca, where the keen eyes of Mika, our biologist on board, spotted two Humpback whales that were in travelling mode.They were heading further out west. Our time with these huge whales was soon over so we headed toward the rugged coastline of Vancouver Island in search of possible Transient Orca, but found none. We also viewed Steller, and California Sea Lions at Race Rocks Ecological Reserve, where their growling and barking could be heard. Naturally, when hundreds of these male 'pinnipeds' are gathered together there is a distinct odour which leaves a lasting memory of some of the sights, sounds, and smells of this wonderfully rich part of the west coast, of British Columbia. Another great wildlife trip.Marie, Orca-Magic
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