Greetings Planktonic Platoon,

Today on our 10am expedition to the southwest corner of Stellwagen Bank, Captain Jeff brought us across calm seas to witness the righteous power of cetaceans in their natural habitat.  We found early fortune as we were able to spot three blows from several miles off Provincetown!  The whales garnished attention prior our arrival, as the BHC vessel Cetacea had already joined the 110’ whale watching boat Tails of the Sea.  We waited for the Cetacea to head back for Central Wharf before encroaching on one humpback known as Wizard's 2014 Calf, and we were greeted with a lively tail breach!

We remained with the juvenile who would thrust her tail valiantly out of the water to commemorate the start of each surface interval!  After being duly satisfied with this whale theatre, we slowly approached a pair of humpbacks who were traveling in close unison.  These whales dove for a short moment, and one of the duo resurfaced with a tail breach of her own!  This mammal is known to the maritime community as the world-famous Nile!  A plump harbor seal joined in our audience, and remained as the lone sentry when we regrettably departed for dry land.

These creatures are marvels that renew our appreciation for the sea with every sighting, and I anticipate my next adventure on Stellwagen Bank!

Peace and Love,

Rich

Wizard's 2014 Calf tail breaching on return from dive. Rich Dolan, BHC naturalist 

Nile (back) and Pitcher (front). Rich Dolan, BHC naturalist

Pitcher (left) and Nile (right). Rich Dolan, BHC naturalist 

Wizard's 2014 Calf exhaling at 300mph. Rich Dolan, BHC naturalist

Pitcher fluking. Rich Dolan, BHC naturalist 

Wizard's 2014 Calf dragging fluke. Rich Dolan, BHC naturalist