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https://www.tradewindscharters.com/Good evening Depoe Bay! We wrapped up another wonderful day of whale watching here with 100% sightings on all our trips that went out. We credit our success to the amazing captains and crew members, as well as the reliable, brilliant resident Gray Whales! Before they move a bit farther out to make room for the migratory groups after the summer season, make sure you get on one of our cruises! Book your next trip online or over the phone at (541) 765-2345.
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Oh boy has it been a great time to be a whale! The sunny weather has given the kelp forests a boost which means the amphipods and mysid shrimp (main baleen whale diet) are thriving! With plentiful food comes hearty sightings of whales to go along with it. For the past three and a half months the sightings have been 100% regardless of the time of day. NOw is the time and this is the place, don’t miss your chance......
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Depoe Bay is home to a species called Gray Whales (Eschrichtitus robustus). They are a baleen whale which means instead of cone shaped teeth that other toothed whales have, this group instead has thick, fibrous material in their place. That’s because they are filter feeders that mainly consume small crustaceans or bottom dwellers like amphipods and mysid shrimp. The baleen acts as a filter to flush out the water and only retain the small animals they are feeding on. 1......
