Harbor Breeze’s Whale Watching Blog & Sightings Log

The Endangered Blue Whale

As you may know, blue whales are the largest mammal, not only in the ocean, but on the history of planet earth. These majestic aquatic creatures […]

Whale Vs. Shark: Who Is the Top Predator?

What is the ocean’s top predator? When we’re asked this question, many of us will probably say “shark”, more specifically the great white shark, who can […]

Answers to All Your Baby Whale Questions

For as long as humans have been on this earth studying our planet and animals, our knowledge on baby whales is actually very limited! Scientists do […]

Do All Whales Have Teeth?

The short answer to this question is no; not all whales have teeth. There are actually two different suborders of whales that are distinguished by their […]

Do Whales Give Birth or Lay Eggs?

Do whales lay eggs? The answer is no. Because whales are marine mammals, the females carry the offspring in their wombs and have live births! However, […]
Up close whale under water on Los Angeles whale watching tour

How Long is the Average Lifespan of a Whale?

Although scientific studies have calculated the average lifespan of a whale to range between 40-70 years for non-endangered, healthy whales, the overall lifespan of a whale […]
LA sunset after a Los Angeles whale watching cruise

A Local’s Guide to Activities in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a the most populous city in California and the second-most populous city in the United States after New York! This bustling Southern California […]
Sea lion swinging by LA whale watching cruise

April 2019 Sightings & Updates

First Blue Whale of the Season! Last week, we saw our first Blue Whale of the season! We are still seeing Gray Whales, but the Blues […]
dolphin jumping out of water on LA whale watching tour

How Long Can Dolphins Stay Out of Water?

A common question that is usually asked is “can dolphins breathe underwater?” The answer is no, dolphins can’t breathe underwater – but although dolphins need to […]
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