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Ever wanted to know why whales behave the way they do or what a mola mola is? Our Sea Goddess Naturalists give insights and educate you all about the amazing marine life including whales, dolphins, orcas and all your favorite creatures who call Monterey Bay home in our new educational series!

May 19, 2020
Whale Dolphin Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay Whales

The Most Common Marine Wildlife In Monterey Monterey Bay whales are magnificent to watch in their natural environment. Often referred to as the Whale Watching Capital […]
March 20, 2020
humpack whale

Seasonal Ocean Travelers In The Monterey Bay

A burst of sea spray erupts into the sky as a humpback whale surfaces to draw breath into its enormous lungs. Sooty shearwaters gracefully skim the […]
March 20, 2019
humpbacks, blue whales and more

Summer In Monterey Bay: Humpbacks, Blue Whales And More

Summer in the Monterey Bay means we get back some of the annual visitors that come here to feed! Why are the whales here in the summer? […]
February 26, 2019
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Whale Interaction in Monterey Bay

Like many of our guests, we get very excited when Orcas come to visit the Monterey Bay. And for the past week, Killer Whales (Orcas) have […]
January 4, 2019
humpback whale

Humpback Whale Season in Monterey Bay

Humpback Whale Season Is upon Us…Are You Ready? Excitement builds as we enter humpback whale season! Monterey Bay is on the path of the humpback whale […]
January 1, 2019
Canada - Humpback Whale Lunge Feeding

Baleen vs. Toothed Whales in Monterey Bay

Here we take a look at Baleen vs. Toothed Whales. Did you know that whales are classified as either Baleen or Toothed? In this video, Sea Goddess […]
December 29, 2018
gray whale northbound migration

Gray Whale Northbound Migration Through Monterey Bay

Gray whale northbound migration through Monterey Bay happens twice per year. Once starting in December on their southbound journey to their breeding grounds heading back to […]
November 26, 2018
Killer whale jump

Killer Whales on Monterey Bay

Killer whales, otherwise known as Orcas, are not whales at all! They are in fact, the largest of the dolphin family and while they are very […]
November 26, 2018
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Whale Behaviors on Monterey Bay

One of the most fascinating things to experience while whale watching on Monterey Bay is observing whale behaviors in the wild! While behaviors vary among species, […]