Newborn Whales in San Ignacio Lagoon

In the heart of the protected natural expanse of San Ignacio Lagoon, I was fortunate to witness a truly enchanting spectacle – the arrival of newborn whale calves, mere days old. As we entered the designated whale-watching area, the air buzzed with anticipation, knowing that we were about to witness the tender bond between mother […]

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Sailing with Stewards of the Sea: A Tribute to San Ignacio’s Whale-Wise Captains

Sailing with Stewards of the Sea, navigating the waters of San Ignacio alongside the seasoned captains who harbor an unparalleled respect for the gray whales, has been a revelation. These captains, with a legacy dating back to the 1970s, embody a unique blend of expertise and reverence for the marine giants that grace these Pacific […]

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Log from the Lagoon 20 January 2022

Amidst all this, the whales go on with their business. As we were enjoying the beautiful weather on the panga ride to our camp, we saw a puff of vapor in the distance. It was a gray whale calf! A more voluminous blow spouted up, this time from the mom. Baby looked so tiny next to momma.

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Why do gray whales make the 10,000-mile migration from the Bering Sea to San Ignacio Lagoon?

We are pretty darned excited and have sighted our first gray whale of the season in the lagoon 2  weeks ago. I was up in San Diego 4 weeks ago and a local whale watching company told me that their first sightings of the season were a week early. Fingers crossed and cheers to a great season!!

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