There have been so many whale sightings lately it's difficult to remember a time when there were not! What makes the summer season such an ideal time to come see the Gray Whales of Depoe Bay? The main thing that draws these giant animals to our coast is the amount of zooplankton that flock to the area in order to feed off the phytoplankton (small marine plants) which increase drastically in numbers and growth due to the warmer water and sun exposure. With......

Many thanks to the crew of the Mariner for another great day of whale wathcing! For the past three weeks we have been seeing Gray Whales on every trip we've sent out. This is a common theme during this time of year as Depoe Bay is a hot spot for resident whales and transients alike. The waters off our coast offer an abundance of their preferred food source as well as a great place to develop the hunting skills of......