Luca Brasi
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How often do divers see humpbacks when diving? Can anyone tell me about diving interactions with humpbacks?
Humpback whales
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David Haas
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Chances on scuba almost zero but several places have regulated snorkeling. Y
ou'll never keep up with a whale on scuba and most encounters are with "resting" whales that allow approach. For a mother and calf it's usually a month or more after the calf is born and Momma relaxes a bit.
Last October in Moorea' the smaller island next to Tahiti we got to see them in person
It was humbling and amazing!
David Haas
ou'll never keep up with a whale on scuba and most encounters are with "resting" whales that allow approach. For a mother and calf it's usually a month or more after the calf is born and Momma relaxes a bit.
Last October in Moorea' the smaller island next to Tahiti we got to see them in person
It was humbling and amazing!
David Haas
txdamselfish
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Fantastic photos David. It looks like an amazing moment with the Momma and her calf.
Chavodel8en
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it might have been last year or 2 years ago, somebody posted a (very bad viz) video of baby humpback passing right by a diver, at San Carlos Beach in Monterey of all places (a shallow site, the most common site in Monterey).
I think you'd have to be incredibly lucky to get anywhere near a humpback. Here's my story of being about 100 yards from some humpbacks.
Humpback Convention at Monastery
I think you'd have to be incredibly lucky to get anywhere near a humpback. Here's my story of being about 100 yards from some humpbacks.
Humpback Convention at Monastery
David Haas
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Also, if anyone is interested I'm going back this fall
www.seasickproductions.com
MOOREA 10.8.22 — SEASICK PRODUCTIONS
8 days • 7 nights • 5 days Humpback Whale snorkeling at Moorea Sunset Beach • 1 night at InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa
www.seasickproductions.com
How beautiful I wish I could see this at least once before I die
Friend of mine spotted a mother and calf at Socorro last month.
So jaylus.
So jaylus.
When I was solo diving at Puako on Kona, Hawaii, I could see the whales swimming by 100 yards offshore. And all day long, I listened to whale songs during my dives.
One day I decided to swim out 100 yards and stay near the surface to watch the whales swim by. Unfortunately I never saw a whale when I was out in the water. The visibility was 200 feet, the whale songs were louder than ever, but I never saw a whale. I even surfaced to check my position visually, and I was in the correct location. But I never saw a whale.
In the end, I sank down to the sandy bottom at 130 feet, rolled over onto my back on the sand, looked up at the surface, got really narcotized, and listened to whale songs until it was time to start my deco. I never saw a whale overhead, either.
Strange.
One day I decided to swim out 100 yards and stay near the surface to watch the whales swim by. Unfortunately I never saw a whale when I was out in the water. The visibility was 200 feet, the whale songs were louder than ever, but I never saw a whale. I even surfaced to check my position visually, and I was in the correct location. But I never saw a whale.
In the end, I sank down to the sandy bottom at 130 feet, rolled over onto my back on the sand, looked up at the surface, got really narcotized, and listened to whale songs until it was time to start my deco. I never saw a whale overhead, either.
Strange.
also_anon_dc
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You can snorkel with them in the Dominican Republic for a few months. Explorer Ventures has a liveaboard that goes there each year.
www.explorerventures.com
Silver Bank - Humpback Whales - Explorer Ventures Fleet®
Join us on the Silver Bank for an incredible opportunity to swim and snorkel with humpback whales. Guided by Aquatic Adventures.
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