The Salish Sea has welcomed its first North Puget Sound gray whale of the season, as 'Little Patch' made an early return.
The Salish Sea has welcomed its first North Puget Sound gray whale of the season, as 'Little Patch' made an early return. Just last week, a humpback whale breached in front of the Space Needle.The whale, officially named CRC-53, spotted in Saratoga Passage on Dec. 11. This marks the fifth consecutive season Little Patch has returned in December or January, skipping the usual migration to Mexico.
During this period, the number of Sounders increased to nearly 20 as they discovered abundant ghost shrimp in the Salish Sea.Vessel operators should adhere to Be Whale Wise guidelines slowing to under 7 knots and maintaining a distance of at least 100 yards from whales.Public sightings provide crucial data, enabling Orca Network to alert volunteers and researchers. Reports are shared with Washington State Ferries to prevent ship strikes.
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