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.

April 4, 2024

Swelly whaley waves out there today! The ocean was a bit bumpy today. However, we still managed to find some SEAtaceans despite having unfavorable conditions. We travelled as far south as we could, we were 1.9 miles away from Mexico at our furthest point.We found a...

March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

On today’s morning trip, we saw two pods of long-beaked common dolphins. The first pod consisted of ~200 LB common dolphins and the second pod consisted of ~100 long-beaked common dolphins. We also saw a Bryde’s whale today! It was a bit rare for us to see this...