Sorry for the tardy report:
2 fin whales
6 blue whales
300 +/- common long beaked dolphins
1 basking shark
Crew:
Captains Dave and Tasha
Galley - Devin
Naturalists:
Sophie Busch
Don Shubert
Dave Morse (PID)
Outstanding. Fins and blues were observed up close just outside Santa Cruz.
Beautiful views of these bad boys (or girls).. Clear skies and calm seas...
The real treat, just outside the harbor, upon return, was the 25' basking
shark, close to the boat too.... Whew..
