Last May (2012) we had nice period of strong northerly winds, triggering a strong episode of
coastal upwelling. The result was plentiful nutrients and a lot of food to be found throughout the bay. Surface swarms of krill were plentiful, and the whales were happy. Below are some photos of humpbacks enjoying the plentiful food, as they perform feeding lunges through surface swarms of krill. Enjoy!
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| A pair of whales lunge feeding side by side |
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| You can see all of the krill jumping in an effort to avoid being eaten |
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| A good view of the baleen (the brown bristly material) on the upper jaw |
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