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How Do Orca Hunt Beaked Whale? 10th February 2024 How Do Orca Hunt Beaked Whale? During each tour we have the opportunity to observe the Orca going about their daily activities including foraging.
Southern Ocean Killer Whales 9th February 2024 Southern Ocean Killer Whales displayed their prowess today as they sliced through the swell and moved with ease before the Pilot Whales arrived late and in a hurry!
See Orca in the Wild 8th February 2024 See Orca in the wild from January to early April every year in Bremer Bay as we enjoy a fantastic opportunity to meet these family focused creatures.
Historical Day in the Bremer Canyon 7th February 2024 Historical day in the Bremer Canyon as we were witness to an incredible hunt which involved Orca, a Strap-toothed Beaked Whale and Pilot Whales.
Orca Tours in Bremer Bay During February 6th February 2024 Orca tours in Bremer Bay during February is a wonderful time to see the Orca making the most of the summer months as little Poppy today was once again having some fun.
Visiting the Bremer Bay Killer Whales 5th February 2024 Visiting the Bremer Bay Killer Whales during January to early April is a fantastic time to meet these apex predators as they enjoy foraging in The Patch.
The Beaked Whale That Got Away 3rd February 2024 The Beaked Whale that got away today was incredibly fortunate as the Orca worked throughout the morning to find him before the storm arrived and the ocean erupted in activity.
Orca Calf Poppy 2nd February 2024 Orca calf Poppy has certainly made an impression with her sweet and outgoing personality on full display today. It was a wonderful start to our morning as brilliant artist Anne from Mahina Arts had created a beautiful and intricately detailed painting for one lucky Pod Member today.
Double Predation in the Bremer Canyon 1st February 2024 Double predation in the Bremer Canyon today as we were swept into a momentous surge as the horizon filled with white water as the Orca were successful in completing a hunt of two Beaked Whales simultaneously.
Join The Pod Bremer Orca Research 31st January 2024 A cracker of a day with the Orca as the ocean was alive with apex predators having the time of their life! Arriving in The Patch blows were sighted immediately, a fantastic early sighting and a reflection of just how special this location is to the Orca.
Day in the Life of an Orca 30th January 2024 Day in the life of an Orca is something we have the wonderful opportunity of observing everyday and today we were so pleased to see Cheryl and her family pod after some time away from The Patch.
Orca Tours in Bremer Bay 27th January 2024 Orca tours in Bremer Bay during January are a fantastic way to begin the year as we enjoy time with the apex predators of our ocean.
Australia Day 2024 26th January 2024 Australia Day 2024 was spent with the incredible Orca of Bremer Bay as they were once again successful in another Beaked Whale hunt as we were part of every extraordinary moment.
Orca Playtime in The Patch 25th January 2024 Orca Playtime in The Patch today as four family pods returned excitedly for an afternoon of socialising and mingling. It was set to be an interesting day as we moved over the swell which helped to stretch out conditions and set a nice rhythm for the search ahead.
Bremer Bay Orca El Notcho 24th January 2024 Bremer Bay Orca El Notcho was back in The Patch today along with his family pod as they stretched out and enjoyed the beautiful weather. It was another big blue sky day with a calm sea making for an efficient journey out towards the sighting grounds as Offshore Bottlenose Dolphins were busy foraging on the many pilchards to be found in these waters.
Killer Whale Hunt Strap-toothed Beaked Whale 23rd January 2024 Killer Whale hunt Strap-toothed Beaked Whale today during a spectacular chase before Hermes and her family pod were successful in completing a remarkable hunt in the waters of the Bremer Canyon.
Killer Whales of Australia 22nd January 2024 Killer Whales of Australia were superb today as we enjoyed a morning of socialising, an unbelievable Beaked Whale escape before the afternoon erupted into surface activity. It was a beautiful morning in Bremer Bay as we departed the boat harbour and soon found ourselves amongst the Shearwaters tracking the Orca.
Submarine World of the Orca 19th January 2024 Submarine world of the Orca is a truely fascinating place and today we were welcomed into this world by special members of the Bremer Bay Orca population.
Bremer Canyon Cycle of Life 18th January 2024 Bremer Canyon cycle of life is incredible to witness as today we observed the process of krill to squid to tuna to Beaked Whale to Orca resulting in another incredible Beaked Whale hunt.
Why are Bremer Orca Thriving? 15th January 2024 Why are Bremer Orca thriving and how are the family pods living in this region achieving such wonderful success? The population is estimated to be nearly 300 strong and over the last decade many new calves have been welcomed with all observed surviving those first challenging few years of life.
Witness the Bremer Orca Hunt 12th January 2024 Witness the Bremer Orca hunt as today over 80 known Orca completed a successful hunt of an adult male Cuvier’s Beaked Whale during a phenomenal day with the Orca of Bremer Bay. It was set to be a cool day as thunderstorms rumbled towards the mainland but the journey to the Orca sighting grounds was clear.
Orca Biggs Returns to Bremer Canyon 11th January 2024 Orca Biggs returns to Bremer Canyon as today the handsome boy surfaced right alongside us and showed off his incredible and very distinctive dorsal fin. It was a wonderful day out on the water as we observed a number of familiar faces in The Patch which we have not seen for a while.
Bremer Orca Calf Mother Revealed 10th January 2024 Helen (WWWA06) our most recent Orca calf in the Bremer population has had her mother revealed today and she is Nicki, part of the Alki Pod.
Alki Pod Welcomes New Calf Helen 8th January 2024 Alki’s family pod welcomes new calf Helen as today we could confirm that the newest member observed this season belongs to Alki and her family pod!