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.
June 19, 2024

June 19, 2024

Our Dolphriends were out and about this morning! We headed out west and then travelled up north along the drop-off until we reached the La Jolla Canyon. We saw several scattered pods of long-beaked common dolphins about ~200 long-beaked common dolphins spread out...