[CINC] Whale watching out of Long Beach Harbor

[Laura Shelton]

Sightings:
  
8 Risso Dolphins              
500 Common Dolphins
3 Blue Whales

HI all,
I went out whale watching on the 3:30  3.5 hr. Harbor Beach Cruise with a friend's 10 year old son who is a dolphin lover. He had never seen a whale or a pod of dolphins. We had a marvelous time with a really friendly crew and fellow watchers. 

There was a young Naturalist from the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific who was very knowledgeable. We got really good looks at the Blue Whales due to the calm conditions. Just wanted to recommend it if anyone is around Long Beach. The blue whales have been seen recently as close in as 9 miles and yesterday, were at about 15 miles. 

Laura Shelton



      
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