Melissa Bridges

Melissa Bridges

Melissa is a dedicated whale-watching naturalist with a passion for marine conservation, education, and the ocean. With a background in marine biology and environmental science, she loves sharing knowledge about marine mammals, their behaviors, and the importance of protecting our oceans. Whether spotting whales in the wild, leading educational tours, or advocating for marine stewardship, Melissa strives to inspire a deeper appreciation for these incredible marine mammals and their habitat. When she’s not guiding tours, you can find her surfing, embracing the ocean’s energy, and deepening her connection to the marine world.
September 24, 2024

September 24, 2024

We travelled whaley far to find wildlife today but once we reached ~13 miles, we were rewarded with a wonderful sighing of ~200 long-beaked common dolphins! They were leaping out of the water and surfing in our wake. We found the LB common dolphins hanging out in over...

August 29,2024

August 29,2024

There’s nothing better than seeing hundreds and hundreds of wild dolphins! 🙂 On today’s afternoon trip, we went out west and quickly encountered a massive pod of ~800 long-beaked common dolphins! They were stampeding, tail slapping, and launching out of the water! We...