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Miami Herald
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- Miami Herald
Baby sea creature spotted off California coast. See the ‘wonderful' video
A baby sea creature was spotted off the coast of California, boaters said. A juvenile humpback whale was observed splashing in the water, making for a 'wonderful sighting,' according to a July 27 Facebook post by Dana Wharf Whale Watch. The 'active' humpback was seen showing off its tail and wowing onlookers, video showed. The whale made for such a show boaters followed it and ultimately came across a pod of common dolphins, the group said. Humpbacks usually display this behavior as a means of communicating with other whales as the sound of them slapping their bodies against the water can be 'heard for miles' underwater, according to The Marine Mammal Center. Although boaters had a hard time spotting the whale later in the day, eventually the boat's captain saw it in the distance and was able to capture a few more sightings of its fluke, the post said. Dana Point is about a 60-mile drive southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
Miami Herald
17-07-2025
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- Miami Herald
Massive sea creature makes eye contact with boaters off California. See it stare
A massive sea creature spotted off the coast of California really kept its eye on boaters. Boaters got the chance to see an 'absolutely incredible once in a lifetime encounter' with a humpback whale, according to a July 17 Facebook post by the Monterey Bay Whale Watch. The 'friendly' humpback 'rolled over on their side' and made direct eye contact with the onlookers, the group said. But the 'outstanding day' on July 16 didn't stop there – the whale even showed off some 'fun behaviors' like breaching and displaying its tail, the group said. Humpbacks usually display this behavior as a means of communicating with other whales as the sound of them slapping their bodies against the water can be 'heard for miles' underwater, according to The Marine Mammal Center. Later, the group was able to spot a 'big beautiful cetacean' – a blue whale, the group said. Along with the bright-eyed humpback and blue whale, the group was able to see a combined 60 other humpback whales and 45 Risso's dolphins throughout the day. Monterey is about a 120-mile drive south from San Francisco.
Miami Herald
16-07-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Massive baby sea creature and mom put on show off CA coast. See ‘rare occurrence'
A massive sea creature was spotted off the coast of California with her baby in a moment deemed a 'thrill' for boaters. The boaters got the chance on July 14 to witness a show – a baby humpback whale and her mama breaching, according to a Facebook post by Monterey Bay Whale Watch. The 'double breach' is a 'rare occurrence' that made for a memorable moment, boaters said. Humpbacks usually display this behavior as a means of communicating with other whales as the sound of them slapping their bodies against the water can be 'heard for miles' underwater, according to The Marine Mammal Center. 'Humpback whales reach sexual maturity between the ages of 4 and 10 years,' according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Calves stay close to their mom for up to a year before weaning, with the mother being 'protective' and 'swimming closely and often touching them with their flippers,' according to the NOAA. Boaters also witnessed some 'fun behaviors' from another calf, even getting the chance to spot some 'tail lobbing,' the group said. Throughout the day groups got to see 112 humpback whales, 20 Risso's dolphins and two harbor porpoises, the group said. Facebook users rushed to the comments to share their thoughts on the pictures, with one person saying, 'Spectacular!!!!' 'FANTASTIC PHOTOS!!,' another wrote. Monterey is about a 120-mile drive south from San Francisco.
Miami Herald
07-07-2025
- Miami Herald
Sea creatures spotted in massive feast off California coast. See the ‘epic trip'
Boaters off the coast of California got the chance to witness a massive feeding frenzy among sea creatures. On July 5, during an 'epic trip,' boaters got the chance to see a humpback whale and 150 common dolphins 'feasting together,' according to a Facebook post by San Diego Whale Watch. The group spent two hours with the hungry creatures as they ate 'so many different kinds of fish,' the post said. After taking a peek at what the birds were munching on, they learned what was on the day's menu – sardines, Spanish mackerel and needlefish, the group said. Some passengers got the lucky chance to see the humpback whale breach in the distance, the group said. Humpbacks usually display this behavior as a means of communicating with other whales as the sound of them slapping their bodies against the water can be 'heard for miles,' according to The Marine Mammal Center. Boaters even got the opportunity to see dolphins play and hunt in the boat's wake – a memory of a 'life time,' the group said.
Miami Herald
07-07-2025
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- Miami Herald
Show-stopping sea creature stuns off California coast. See the ‘entertainer'
A show-stopping sea creature dazzled boaters off the coast of California, leaving onlookers 'blown away.' On July 4, boaters got the chance to see the 'well known' humpback whale named Fallon, according to a Facebook post by Monterey Bay Whale Watch. The 'handsome' Fallon, known for being an 'entertainer,' put on a show for boaters with numerous pec slaps and tail lobs before getting up close and personal with the boat, the group said. Humpbacks usually display this behavior as a means of communicating with other whales as the sound of them slapping their bodies against the water can be 'heard for miles,' according to The Marine Mammal Center. Throughout the day, groups saw 102 humpback whales, and 240 Risso's dolphins, Monterey Bay Whale Watch said. Although Fallon was the main event, onlookers even got a chance to spot a sea otter 'munching on an octopus.' Users rushed to the comments to share their thoughts on the sightings with one person saying, 'Great photos!' 'Loving looking at these photos!,' another wrote. Monterey is about a 110-mile drive southeast from San Francisco.
