Seven Surprises About Sea Lions
Sea lions are among the most easily recognizable marine mammals, frequenting docks, buoys, and beaches worldwide. Their intelligence, athleticism, and endearing nature make them an easy fan favorite, and they offer endless fascination and fun. Known for their playful nature and loud barks, these fun, flippered friends have drawn the attention of young and old…
Five Fabulous Tips for Photographing Whales and Dolphins
Marine life photography is a great motivation to get out in the water and capture some beautiful wildlife in their ocean home! At Captain Dave’s Whale Watching in Dana Point, we are lucky to admire a wide array of marine life from soaring seabirds to migrating whales to mega-pods of dolphins that call Dana Point…
Whale Gives Birth Next to Whale Watching Boat
Whale watchers had a breathtaking encounter on March 19, 2016 off the coast of Dana Point, California, when they witnessed a rarely seen False Killer Whale giving birth. Passengers aboard Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari’s catamaran watched in awe as members of a pod containing around 40 false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens),came up to port side of the boat and pushed against it. There was a sudden burst of blood and the newborn calf popped out! The unexpected birth occurred in about 80 feet water. Captain Tom Southern, who witnessed the remarkable event, said “the whole group huddled around the calf, and they spent the next 10 to 12 minutes taking turns pushing the calf to the surface while the newborn learned how to swim”. False Killer Whales are rarely seen off of Southern California. They are normally found…