🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: HUMPBACK HIGHWAY IS JAMMED!

For once, this is the kind of traffic we LOVE in San Diego. 🐋
The humpbacks are heading south in FORCE this year, and they’re staying close to shore! Last October and November, we were thrilled to see a whale a day fairly consistently.
THIS YEAR? It’s a whole different story.
We’ve been seeing pairs of humpbacks, larger groups traveling together, and even what appear to be competition pods making their way toward Baja! 🤯
Today, we spent time with a calm, relaxed pair of humpbacks. One whale had glowing white pectoral fins that revealed its position underwater long before it surfaced. It looked like a giant underwater lantern moving through the blue. ✨
And it’s not just the numbers that have us excited…
These whales are THICK. Healthy, well-fed, and looking fantastic. 💪🐋
If this is what the migration looks like now, we can’t wait to see what the next few weeks bring.
What do you think we’ll find tomorrow? 👀
📍San Diego, California
Naturalist, Alison