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Whale
and Dolphin Encounters |
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The
curious Humpback
Just
off a rocky coast, a broad whale’s tail arcs elegantly
out of the ocean, hangs for an instant above the waves,
then slides into the depths. The scene soon repeats
itself, as the great creature again breaks the surface to
take another breath, exhaling a misty spout through a
blowhole atop its head, then quickly fills its lungs
again.
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Large,
measuring 11.5 – 15 meters long. The dorsal area
is black with white throat and chest. The pectoral
dins are extremely reduced and is positioned on
the hump. |
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Found
in all the world’s oceans, from tropical seas to
polar waters. In Costa Rica it has been observed
all along the Pacific coast (Uvita) and islands
(El Caño) This species prefers shallow waters and
costal areas, but may swim out to the open sea
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In
the summer it feeds in the polar regions, returning to the
warm waters in winter. Humpback Whale come to our beaches
to birth their babies. It is acrobatic and interacts whit
bottlenose dolphins. It is generally observed in groups of
1 – 3 individuals but dozens of individuals may
congregate in feeding areas.
Note:
The boat will pick you up at our lodge after breakfast and
takes you out on the ocean. This is a full day tour, you
will have lunch and refreshments at the boat and come back
in the afternoon.
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