February 16, 2023
By Todd Mansur Captain / Marine Naturalist
Kinoshita Elementary/ Mrs. Stacy Biggs, 58 Students 4th grade.
Departure: 9:50 from Dana Point Harbor
Weather: calm
At 10:30 we had our first sighting. 2 south bound Gray whales. Showing well off San Mateo in 33 fathoms. Showing their tails before every dive.
At 10:45 we crossed paths with a pod of 20 to 30 offshore bottlenose dolphins that put on a great show as they feed on sardines.
At 11:15 we started heading back.
12:00 pm Arrive back To Dana Point Harbor.
Total sightings
- 2 Gray Whales
- 20 to 30 Bottlenose Dolphins