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California Gray Whale Migration
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provided by Newport
Landing Whale Watching
The
California Gray Whale makes the most spectacular
and longest mass migration of any marine mammal.
Gray Whales migrate annually along the west coast
of North America from the summer feeding grounds
in the Bering Sea to the winter grounds of the
Baja California lagoons and back again along the
Orange County coast during the months of December,
January, February, March, and April.
The
waters surrounding Newport Harbor offer deep nutrient
rich waters which draw not only Gray Whales but
all types of dolphins, seals, fish, and numerous
other marine creatures. The underwater Newport
Canyon running very close to shore brings nutrient
rich waters incredibly close as a result Gray
whales are often seen just outside the harbor
entrance. The Laguna Beach coastline is just south
of Newport Harbor and offers some of the most
beautiful coastline of Southern California. The
gray whales seem to enjoy the beauty of the coastline
as well. Most whale watching cruises take in the
scenic backdrops of Laguna Beach while viewing
the gentle giants just a few hundred yards from
shore. Due to the geography of the orange county
coastline, surrounding Newport Harbor, the ocean
conditions are comparable to a fresh water lake
with very calm/flat seas, which allows whale watchers
to fully enjoy the amazing migration.
Newport
Harbor is located in Newport Beach and only minutes
from most of Orange County. Newport Landing Whale
Watching has served Orange County's whale watching
needs for over 20 years. With backgrounds in marine
biology their captains offer descriptive narrations
that make the whale watching experience a rich
one. Whether for an individual looking to join
one of the general admission whale watching cruises
or a group wanting to reserve a private trip exclusively,
Newport Landing takes great pride in sharing the
magical experience of whale watching.
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