Comments on: WHALES: Orcas off Alki

By: Kersti Elisabeth Muul

Kersti Elisabeth Muul — Tue, 16 May 2023 18:03:22 +0000

In reply to Evan. Especially when the boat follows them until they stop

By: Scarlett

Scarlett — Fri, 12 May 2023 19:50:51 +0000

In reply to Erin Gless. It's called anthropomorphic "projection." These animals, and nature in general, are far more tough, resilient and adaptable then we give them credit for. Many species have not only survived contact with Homo Sapien, they have thrived. And then is coming from someone who grew up as a nature buff and still is.

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:15:12 +0000

I was on swiftshore. The captain stayed distant. Everything was fine. Can’t control where the whales go but he shut engine off and we were just floating.

By: Erin Gless

Erin Gless — Fri, 12 May 2023 04:27:49 +0000

In reply to Alkilocal. I am an at utter loss that anyone might think THIS photo portrays a whale watching infraction. The approach distance for Bigg’s killer whales is 200 yards. These whales are most *certainly* not too close to this vessel. I sincerely *hope* you included the photo in your enforcement report so that they can immediately dismiss the case.

By: Kersti Elisabeth Muul

Kersti Elisabeth Muul — Thu, 11 May 2023 23:01:38 +0000

In reply to m. Completely unrelated. Cool fact tho they have patterns. These same whales were here almost exactly a year ago to the day.

By: Alkilocal

Alkilocal — Thu, 11 May 2023 21:17:56 +0000

In reply to TM. TMYou can report here:https://www.orcarelief.org/get-involved/report-harassment/#:~:text=If%20you%20see%20boats%20that,Enforcement%20at%201%2D800%2D853

By: m

Thu, 11 May 2023 20:09:18 +0000

It seems like there are lots of sightings on beautiful, sunny days like today! Do the orcas enjoy the nice weather as much as we do, or is it just that the visibility is good, making a sighting more likely?

By: TM

TM — Thu, 11 May 2023 20:08:33 +0000

In reply to Erik. I witnessed the same the other day, they stayed right with them for a while. If they are a whale watching boat they are aware of the distance requirements. What can we do with regards to reporting them?

By: Erik

Erik — Thu, 11 May 2023 19:34:06 +0000

In reply to Alkilocal. I saw them a few days ago on the ferry following super close to the orcas. They were following them.

By: Kersti Elisabeth Muul

Kersti Elisabeth Muul — Thu, 11 May 2023 19:26:11 +0000

Here is the link to my WhatsApp text alert service for wildlife, which most of the time is killer whales!https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGBsLuyjQCuIMnlLbm4kiE

By: Kersti Elisabeth Muul

Kersti Elisabeth Muul — Thu, 11 May 2023 19:25:09 +0000

Directional changes, perhaps a predation event in between Blake and Vashon Island whales have flipped for now. Viewing from Me Kwa Mooks

By: J

Thu, 11 May 2023 19:09:26 +0000

I just saw several through binoculars. Close in to the E side of Blake, traveling N.

By: Kersti Elisabeth Muul

Kersti Elisabeth Muul — Thu, 11 May 2023 18:56:36 +0000

They rounded Alki Point very close.. They are currently halfway between Vashon and Blake Island.Chainsaw is in this group 11:56

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 11 May 2023 18:55:32 +0000

Is anyone able to send me an invite to the whatsup app for the orcas? Thank you.

By: Kersti Elisabeth Muul

Kersti Elisabeth Muul — Thu, 11 May 2023 18:54:47 +0000

In reply to Alkilocal. It's the swiftsure..I see them as well