Natural History Wanderings

A Blue Whale lifting its tail flukes Image via Wikipedia

Now is the time to see Blue Whales and Humpbacks in Monterey Bay

Plentiful supplies of plankton are attracting Krill and small fish to Monterey Bay.  Many Blue Whales, the largest animal on earth, and Humpback Whales have shown up to feed on the krill and fish.  In addition to the abundance of food sources, Whales have the ability to communicate with each other which helps explain the large turnout.

To learn more read Tom Stienstra at SF Gate: Blue whales again feeding in Monterey Bay

For more information about whale watching contact: Monterey Bay Whale Watch Center, (831) 375-4658 gowhales.com; Oceanic Society, San Francisco, (415) 474-3385, oceanicsociety.org.gowhales.com