Killer Whale Family Features: Meet the T049A’s!!!
Introducing the T49A’s! I’ll say this quietly because it is a little taboo, but I definitely have a favorite family of whales… and it’s the T49A’s! The T49A’s are just a fun family of orcas to watch! T49A “Nan” is the matriarch and I’m convinced she is one of the fiercest whales in the population. […]
The Zodiac Experience
Introducing Sounder: The Ultimate Zodiac-Style Boat for Whale Watching Adventures in the Salish Sea We are thrilled with our new vessel, Sounder! Crafted with precision by Rozema Boat Works in Bayview, Washington, Sounder is not just any ordinary vessel; she is a 38 foot, 17-passenger RHIB (rigid-hull inflatable boat), affectionately known as a […]
Killer Whale Family Features: Meet the T123’s!
Introducing the T123’s! If I rolled the dice last season on what matriline of killer whales we would see, the T123’s would definitely come up many times. Perhaps they have a “frequent cruising pass” for the Salish Sea. Though this is all completely by chance, I definitely was fortunate enough to spend a […]
Forage Fish of the Salish Sea
Forage Fish of the Salish Sea Flashes of silver dance below the surface leaving tiny ripples along the water, the gulls circle above excitedly, and the sea lions swim quickly over as the feeding frenzy is about to begin. The table has been set in the form of a baitfish ball for […]
Kelp Forests of the Salish Sea
Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest Rocky shores lined with towering trees aren’t the only iconic and impressive forests that can be found here in the Salish Sea. Unlike the forests lining the shore, kelp forests are just as lush but are found below the surface of our cold, nutrient-rich waters. You’ve probably […]
Killer Whale Family Features: Meet the T046’s
Meet the Bigg’s: Featured Families Bigg’s (west coast transient) killer whales are some of the most frequently seen cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) in the Salish Sea. As with other orcas, Bigg’s can be identified down to the individual and because of this we almost always know which families we are viewing and […]
Bigg’s Killer Whales of the Salish Sea
Bigg’s Killer Whales of the Salish Sea There are two main types of Killer whales that frequent the Salish Sea. Bigg’s killer whales (also known as Transients), and Southern Resident killer whales. Today we’ll introduce you to Bigg’s killer whales! Referred to as “transients” by marine researcher Dr. Michael Bigg, due to their […]
The Life Cycle of Dungeness Crab
The Life Cycle of the Dungeness Crab While the emphasis for our whale and wildlife tours is to seek out the giants of the Salish Sea, the smaller organisms that make up the foundation of our blue kingdom cannot be overlooked! One of the most important of these organisms that is common and […]
The Magic of Seattle Whale Watching
Seattle whale watching is the best in the world! But don’t take our word for it…book a whale watching tour with Blue Kingdom to see for yourself! Seattle, nestled between the stunning Puget Sound and the majestic Olympic Mountains, is not only a haven for coffee lovers and tech enthusiasts, but also a paradise for […]
Orca Behaviors: When Do They Breach?!
Whale Behaviors- Focus on Bigg’s Killer Whales Every encounter with whales is so unique and we feel fortunate to share in the moments that they crest the surface giving us glimpses of their stories and personalities. There’s still so much beneath the surface that we don’t witness, but the above water experiences are […]
