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Tag Archives: Monterey Bay

Rare Triple Humpback Whale Breach in Monterey Bay

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Rick SpilmanOctober 14, 2020

Whale-watchers aboard the Atlantic Monterey witnessed an amazing show on Sunday when three humpback whales performed an extremely rare triple breach in Monterey Bay, CA.  And it was caught on video (see after the page break.) SFGate reports that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Atlantic Monterey, humpback whale, Monterey Bay, triple breach

Zombie Worms and Whale Bones

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Rick SpilmanOctober 8, 2020

Bones left on land can survive for a very long time. The fossil bones of dinosaurs on display in museums around the world are testaments to their durability. Underwater, however, the situation can be very different. Weird and oddly wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged Monterey Bay, Osedax worms, Whale Bones, Zombie Worms

Blue Whales in Monterey Bay

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Rick SpilmanJuly 12, 2010

Whale watchers were stunned last week to see 28 blue whales feeding on krill in Monterey Bay. Blue whales are the largest animal ever to live on earth and are also highly endangered with an estimated population of only 10,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged blue whale, humpback whale, krill, Monterey Bay
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