Matriarchal Societies in the Animal Kingdom
Killer Whales display this form of social organization and we have had the opportunity to observe this on our whale watching tours. Many of our crew and passengers find matriarchies … Continued
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Top 5 Birds We See On Our Tours in Victoria BC
We see an array of very cool birds on our tours at all times of year. But there are five very cool birds that we see regularly. Check out this … Continued
Orca Baby Boom Despite Toxic Waters
Editors Note: As of September 8, 2015 there are 82 Resident Orcas, with the birth of a fifth calf! By Christine Roper With 81 members in the population, the Southern Resident … Continued
All About Otters!
Written by Christine Roper, SpringTide Naturalist As a naturalist onboard our whale watching vessels, I often get a lot of questions about the otters we see in Victoria. Although we … Continued
Save the Salmon, Save the Whales: The Relationship between Salmon & Southern Resident Killer Whales
Southern Resident Killer Whales are listed as endangered under both the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA). Despite 4 new calves having been born … Continued
Victoria, BC Whale Watching Season
As a Biologist living in Victoria B.C., some of the most common questions I am asked are about our whale watching season. Do we have Killer whales here year round? … Continued
Whale & Wildlife FAQ’S
Everyone has questions about whales and the other marine wildlife we have here in the Salish Sea. We decided we would answer the Whale and Wildlife FAQ’s that we get … Continued
Whale 101: Fascinating Insights into the Whale Brain
When aboard one of our tours, we do our very best to provide you with plenty interesting information about the animals you are viewing, and help you interpret their behaviour. … Continued
The Hidden History Of 1119 Wharf Street
When you make a reservation or check-in at SpringTide’s office at 1119 Wharf Street, it’s hard not to notice that this beautiful space has a history that spans generations before … Continued
Marine Wildlife in Victoria BC: What’s Out There?
For many of our guests seeing a whale is a bucket-list experience, something they’ve always wanted to do (and for good reason – whales are amazing creatures). But here, in … Continued