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Monterey Bay Whale Watch
List of Most Recent Marine Mammal Sightings
in the Monterey Bay Region

Since January 1, 2025
compiled by Monterey Bay Whale Watch

Marine Mammals seen in Monterey Bay

This list, updated every few days, includes reported sightings from Monterey Bay Whale Watch trips. Unusual sightings of other marine animals such as Leatherback Sea Turtles and Basking Sharks are also listed, in addition to unusual seabirds such as Albatross and Brown Boobies. California Sea Lions are mentioned only if numbers or behavior are of interest. Harbor Seals and Southern Sea Otters, which are seen on all whale watching trips, are not included in the list. Each month the sightings from the previous month are moved to a monthly summary list.

 These sightings are copyright protected and may not be used without permission from Nancy Black. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this information is a violation of federal copyright law, and is subject to prosecution to the full extent of the law.



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   Killer Whale identifications by the California Killer Whale Project
Date # Type of Animal(s)
1/7 9 a.m. 8 Humpback Whales
  6 Gray Whales
  10 Risso's Dolphins
  2 Mola Mola (Ocean Sunfish)
1/5 1:30 p.m. 8 Humpback Whales
  5 Killer Whales (Orcas - CA140Bs & CA23A2
hunting sea lions and breaching)
1/5 9 a.m. 8 Humpback Whales
  4 Gray Whales
1/4 1:30 p.m. 7 Humpback Whales
  150 Risso's Dolphins
1/4 9 a.m. 11 Humpback Whales
  500 Risso's Dolphins
1/3 9 a.m. 4 Humpback Whales
  2 Gray Whales
1/2 1:30 p.m. 8 Humpback Whales
  1 Fin Whale
  1 Minke Whale
1/2 9 a.m. 9 Humpback Whales
  1 Fin Whale
  30 Risso's Dolphins (breaching)
  2 Harbor Porpoise
1/1 1:30 p.m. 6 Humpback Whales (breaching, double breach, tail lobbing)
  1 Gray Whale
1/1 9 a.m. 8 Humpback Whales
  1 Gray Whale
  

Photos © 2025 by Daniel Bianchetta


Killer Whale (Orca) photo by Daniel Bianchetta
Killer Whale (Orca - January 5, 2025)

Breaching Risso's Dolphin photo by Daniel Bianchetta
Breaching Risso's Dolphin (January 2, 2025)

Fin Whale surfacing photo by Daniel Bianchetta
Fin Whale surfacing (January 2, 2025)

Belted Kingfisher photo by Daniel Bianchetta
Belted Kingfisher (January 2, 2025)

Breaching Humpback Whale photo by Daniel Bianchetta
Breaching Humpback Whale (January 1, 2025)




Photos © 2025 by Daniel Bianchetta

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Last updated January 8, 2025