A note from Karen: Today’s science project was to go out in the dinghy and observe a small pod of killer whales, also known as Orcas, that came to play in the lagoon. When we got too close, Rebecca reassured the nervous adults that killer whales in the wild have never been known to injure man. (She has a book on dolphins and whales.) We questioned her for further facts and found out that they could hold their breath for an “astonishingly long time” and swim really fast. Asked to qualify those terms, she came home, dug out her book and wrote a report. She then gave an oral presentation–complete with pictures to enhance the telling–and enlightened all the adults.
How about that for real live science applications?
We spent the next few days towing a windsurfer board behind the dinghy. At first Rebecca was a bit tentative. Now she says she is going to stand up next time she tries.
Hello I was wondering if this is scuba diving or snorkeling with the orcas? And the cost for the dive?
Thank you for the reply. Most of these encounters are on snorkel. We don’t have a trip scheduled but we can always put something together for you. Just let me know your trip parameters (length, approximate budget, type of accommodations you like etc. and we can get a quote out to you. Or you and call and talk to Ann about your travel needs. Thank you again.