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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 when it migrates. |
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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.
