The 12.15 Ocean Magic trip headed out of the harbour, with Capt. Anna at the helm, Biologist Mika, Naturalist Derrek and Danielle. Our Prince of Whales senior skipper Mark, was seen returning to the harbour in his yellow zodiac. It was almost perfect conditions for spotting some of the marine life in these nutrient rich waters. We headed east and then north up Haro Strait where we found a 'bait ball ' with interested gulls and Rhinoceros Auklets milling around. A report of a Gray Whale that was seen off Spieden Island in the San Juans, was soon found foraging along the west side of the Island. We spent some time here and then found other marine life around the backside of the Island that included a pair of Bald Eagles and several Harbour Porpoise that were foraging in the tide-line. Bull kelp was also seen floating on the water. Harbour Seals and Sita Deer were also seen on Spieden Island. The crew shared their wealth of knowledge with our international guests.Marie, Orca-Magic.
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