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.
March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

Ohana means family and we ran into a massive pod of long-beaked common dolphins on the Ohana today! These long-beaked common dolphins live in a fission-fusion society where the size and composition of the social group change as time passes. The pod we encountered...