Sub Sea Tours and Kayaks offers the whole family an opportunity to observe the unmatched beauty of Morro Bay in a unique new way…under water! The 21-passenger Coast Guard approved (semi-submersible vessel) SSV SEAVIEW boasts a viewing room located beneath the surface of the water, with windows located on both sides of the boat and a roomy bench perfect for relaxed viewing. With Sub Sea Tours even young children can scope out marine life like schools of fish, jellyfish and kelp, from inside the boat! You also get a chance to see our local sea otter, harbor seal and sea lion populations. With the calm conditions of Morro Bay, the Morro Bay Sub Sea Tour provides adults and children alike with an educational and fun experience that can't be beat!
*Sun. Mar. 9-Gray whale mating trio. Many observers have documented that mating of this species sometimes, perhaps often, occurs with 2 males and one female. It is not clear what the role of the 2nd male is. Hypotheses include: 1) maintaining the mating pair in position, 2) the 2nd male is a juvenile that is observing and assisting if possible, 3) the 2nd male is a relative of the mating male, and there are “familial altruism” reasons for him to assist, by way of ensuring that their line’s genes are passed on. There is no clear evidence as yet for any of these. Remember that a hypothesis is an educated guess. It becomes a theory when backed up by repeated evidence.
Same day: 250-300 CA sea lions came leaping across the water (“porpoising”) and intersected the path of the mating trio.
Sun. Mar. 16-Good whale sightings in the morning with relatively calm seas. It became windy and much more rough in the afternoon. However, we found 2 gray whales in about 600 ft. of water, well off the continental shelf and about 8 mi. from the harbor entrance.
Sat. Mar. 22-About 1,000 Surf scoters (a type of sea duck) in shallow water off the Sandspit just outside the MB Harbor mouth. 2 pairs of Gray whales heading north, in 270-300 ft. of water. Also saw 4 Horned puffins, which are uncommon but periodic as far south as Pt. Conception and Southern CA.
Sun. Mar. 23-Mother and calf Gray whale observed in 70 ft. of water during early private charter trip. Unable to locate them on the 9:00 AM trip. Observed several Bottlenose dolphins right outside the harbor mouth. Found a single Gray whale, possibly 2, in about 300 ft. of water (about 6 mi. offshore). Followed it north, but heading into wind and swells made for a rough and cold ride. The captain decided to turn south, where we found 2 more Grays headed north, before returning to the harbor. Good sightings of Northern fulmar and Red-necked phalaropes as well.
Gray whales continue their northward migration through April. We will expect to see more mothers with calves in April, and they are frequently seen close to shore (a mile, more or less) in 30-100 ft. of water.
Humpback whales usually arrive in late April or early May, and remain off our coast to feed until the end of Oct. or early/mid Nov. One Humpback whale was seen last week (I wasn’t on the boat that day), and I’ve seen them in March in years past, but this must be considered quite early for Humpbacks.
We offer a private and personal ash scattering and memorial service on the ocean near Morro Bay. We understand how difficult it can be to say goodbye to a close family member or friend, and we provide a memorable setting in which to do so appropriately. Our goal is to provide you with a suitable service. The memorial gathering can be as formal or informal as you please. Ash scattering services can be attended or unattended.
The ash scattering memorial service takes place aboard the 33ft, U.S. Coast Guard-certified, 22-passenger power catamaran Dos Osos. The Dos Osos is owner-operated by a USCG-Captain, with a Cremated Remains Disposer Permit # CRD 609. Each ash scattering memorial includes an official certificate marking the latitude and longitudinal coordinates of the scattering site. The duration of a typical memorial charter is one hour, but we can accommodate any personal needs.
For more information about ash scattering and memorial services, please contact us.
