If you want to experience Oregon whale watching with a real marine biologist doing real whale research, join Carrie Newell on her Zodiac scouting the waters of one of the premier gray whale watching locations in the world-Depoe Bay, Oregon!
Carrie runs her tour company, Whale Watch EcoExcursions, during the whale watching season when she is not busy teaching at Lane Community College or studying for her doctoral degree.
Carrie's Zodiac boat (a rigid-hull inflatable) allows for an intimate experience of the whales and marine life right down at the water level without nearly as much risk of seasickness due to the motion of larger boats that sit much higher and sway much more and the diesel fumes those big boats emit. The Zodiac allows only six passengers and is yet much more stable and maneuverable than larger boats.
Oregon's best whale watching spot, Depoe Bay, has a population of "summer resident" gray whales, whales that only travel as far as Depoe Bay on their northerly migration, instead of continuing on to Alaska as they travel from their birthing grounds in Baja, Mexico. These Grey whales then spend the time the rest of the whales are traveling to Alaska and back feeding on mysid shrimp right in and near the bay (and entertaining tourists and fascinating researchers alike!)
While Grey whales are the most common whales in the area, you may also see orcas (killer whales,) minke whales and humpback whales, among many, many other forms of marine life native to the area. Check out the link on the left to see seasons and behaviors associated with each type of marine life you may see here in Depoe Bay and along the coast of Oregon.
Whale watching in Depoe Bay (or anywhere) should be the experience you deserve-informed, personal and meaningful. Carrie's deep understanding of whale behavior and encyclopedic knowledge of the resident gray whales of Depoe Bay and local sea life provides a much richer and more personal experience than you will ever find through a big, commercial charter company.
Call us today at 541-912-6734 to schedule a tour. You can also use the links on this page to view photos of some of Depoe Bay's resident grey whales, other whales seen locally and other marine life, pricing information, Carrie's bio and contact information.
Carrie runs her tour company, Whale Watch EcoExcursions, during the whale watching season when she is not busy teaching at Lane Community College or studying for her doctoral degree.
Carrie's Zodiac boat (a rigid-hull inflatable) allows for an intimate experience of the whales and marine life right down at the water level without nearly as much risk of seasickness due to the motion of larger boats that sit much higher and sway much more and the diesel fumes those big boats emit. The Zodiac allows only six passengers and is yet much more stable and maneuverable than larger boats.
Oregon's best whale watching spot, Depoe Bay, has a population of "summer resident" gray whales, whales that only travel as far as Depoe Bay on their northerly migration, instead of continuing on to Alaska as they travel from their birthing grounds in Baja, Mexico. These Grey whales then spend the time the rest of the whales are traveling to Alaska and back feeding on mysid shrimp right in and near the bay (and entertaining tourists and fascinating researchers alike!)
While Grey whales are the most common whales in the area, you may also see orcas (killer whales,) minke whales and humpback whales, among many, many other forms of marine life native to the area. Check out the link on the left to see seasons and behaviors associated with each type of marine life you may see here in Depoe Bay and along the coast of Oregon.
Whale watching in Depoe Bay (or anywhere) should be the experience you deserve-informed, personal and meaningful. Carrie's deep understanding of whale behavior and encyclopedic knowledge of the resident gray whales of Depoe Bay and local sea life provides a much richer and more personal experience than you will ever find through a big, commercial charter company.
Call us today at 541-912-6734 to schedule a tour. You can also use the links on this page to view photos of some of Depoe Bay's resident grey whales, other whales seen locally and other marine life, pricing information, Carrie's bio and contact information.
Go whale watching in Depoe Bay, Oregon, with a real whale researcher!
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