Sanctuary Explorations: Gray Whale Watching

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Greater Farallones Association Present: 

Sanctuary Explorations: Gray Whale Watching 

Witness the mighty gray whale migration on this naturalist led half-day cruise. We “join” their annual southbound migration through our marine sanctuaries as they travel from Arctic feeding grounds to Baja California breeding grounds. With an expert naturalist, learn about their natural history, their recovery from near extinction, and the survival challenges posed by their roughly 12,000 mile round-trip journey. Discover the natural history and adaptations of the seabirds, porpoises, seals and sea lions we encounter. 

Gray whales are a great "poster child" for climate change. The die-off of one-third of their population in 1999-2000 has been linked to the shrinking polar ice cap. This has reduced their feeding grounds, and resulted in a longer migration between distant feeding and breeding grounds.  

Our cruise offers experience and education - all in just a short, 3 hour boat ride from Half Moon Bay.

Contact Sara Heintzelman to reserve a spot