This morning we were awoken early, at 0630, with the announcement "There are orca just off the bow of the ship." The viewing conditions were perfect with bright sun and calm winds. The orca made several close passes to us. This photo shows a calf, or baby orca, surfacing next to its mother and another whale. The inset shows an adult male, identified by its very straight and tall dorsal fin. Another whale had just dove in front of it. Little is known about Antarctic orca and they are not commonly seen on trips. It was exciting to begin the day with such a fantastic viewing.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 15 Dec 1999
From the Caledonian Star in Antarctica, 12/15/1999, National Geographic Endeavour
- Aboard the National Geographic Endeavour
- Antarctica
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