Ocean Safaris

08/06/2025

Lots of Humpbacks in the bay right now. We are seeing lots of lunge feeding breaching and tails. Get on the Boat. Ocean Safaris American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Visit Santa Cruz

08/04/2025

Discovery of sea star wasting disease cause sheds light on kelp forest collapse and recovery

https://phys.org/news/2025-07-discovery-sea-star-disease-kelp.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawL9vvFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHQnFGbElGcDdhU1FhdUtVAR6b5F3GXDDukYjVsTTHaXQ5lY7MuIzDcYwb-xmwhtf67Ny2NfBNJaiSv6M1yg_aem_3R5Mu6OorSdsgStMzDCSVQ

In Nature Ecology & Evolution, a group of researchers reveal the cause of sea star wasting disease (SSWD). This discovery comes more than a decade after the start of the marine epidemic that has killed billions of sea stars—representing over 20 different species from Alaska to Mexico. SSWD is cons...

07/30/2025

Killer Whale predation of a Mola Mola ( Ocean Sunfish)
being in the water with these apex predators is amazing adding being able to watch them hunt and feed is humbling

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07/26/2025

Get on the Boat
So many whales and wildlife in Monterey Bay right now
Humpback Whales, blue whales, Risso dolphins, pacific white sided dolphins sea otters, sea lions, stellar sea lions, harbor porpoises and so much more
Trips departing daily from Santa Cruz

07/24/2025

Our 2025 Swim with Mobula Rays and Killer whales trip was a huge success, we had killer whales for two days and lots of fun times in between with sea lions and a very friendly Turtle.
we are now taking reservations for 2026
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07/23/2025

There are moments in life that shift your perspective—and swimming alongside these two wild killer whales was one of them.

Their silent strength, their synchronicity, their sheer presence beneath the waves... it was awe-inspiring, emotional, and unforgettable.
In their world, we are simply visitors. And what an honor it is to be welcomed, even for a moment.

Come experience the magic for yourself.
Join us May- June 2026 link in comments

07/20/2025

Killer Whale vs Mola Mola (Ocean Sunfish) predation. The Killer whales caught the Mola Mola seconds before I was able to get into the water. but while in the water, I was able to see them share it between each member of the pod.

07/19/2025

Realizing that if you talk to Killer Whales they will return to play and show interest in you
Ocean Safaris.

07/19/2025

Swimming with Killer Whales Great experience with wild animals and great friends

07/19/2025

Get Ready Friends.
Swimming with Killer Whales
Coming back from a true adventure with Killer Whales and great friends

07/08/2025

Shark Park Santa Cruz.
Don't Miss It. Get on the next trip to see Great White Sharks

🦈 Great White Sharks at Shark Park – Now Viewing!Experience the thrill of seeing Great White Sharks in the wild at the legendary Shark Park off Santa Cruz! ...