Gray Whale

About Gray Whale

Gray whales migrate annually along the Pacific coast to breed in the warm lagoons of Baja California, Mexico. Known for their friendly behavior toward whale-watching boats.

Quick Facts

• Habitat: Eastern North Pacific coastal waters, Baja California breeding lagoons
• Diet: Amphipods, worms, and small crustaceans from the ocean floor
• Best season: January to April (peak February-March in the lagoons)

Fun Facts

Gray whales migrate up to 20,000 km annually,Mothers in the lagoons actively push their calves toward boats for interaction,They were once called 'devil fish' by whalers,Gray whales feed by rolling on their side and scooping up sediment

Diving Tips

Gray whales are primarily encountered by snorkelling or from small boats. The whales themselves approach the boats.