Side-Eye Steve and Gary: The Seals of Grand Manan

Side-Eye Steve and Gary: The Seals of Grand Manan

Hey Whale Campers! Some springy days are getting us excited about the summer! One of our favourite things about Grand Manan is the abundance of seals – you practically can’t go anywhere without spotting one of these sleek marine mammals. Seriously, whether...
Algae of the Intertidal Zone

Algae of the Intertidal Zone

The Bay of Fundy, nestled between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, is renowned for its EXTREME tidal range, creating extensive intertidal zones teeming with diverse marine life. Among the fascinating inhabitants of these zones are various species of seaweed or marine...
Atlantic Puffins: The Clowns of the Sea

Atlantic Puffins: The Clowns of the Sea

Have you ever seen the “Little Brother of the North?” The “Clown of the sea?”  Also known as the Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica), these majestic, little seabirds are one of the rare sights that the Bay of Fundy has to offer! This particular species of Puffin is...
Where oh where are the Whales?

Where oh where are the Whales?

A Journey of Thousands of Miles – Whale Migration Do you have a favourite humpback whale from Whale Camp or somewhere else? Do you ever wonder where they are right now?  Every fall, thousands of humpback whales embark on an epic migration to their winter...
Greyhounds of the Sea

Greyhounds of the Sea

Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are the second largest species of whale. They have been known to grow to up to 85 feet long!!! They are also commonly known as finners, finbacks, and common rorquals; however, their extraordinary speed has earned them their most...
Did you know?! Humpback whales are HEAVY!

Did you know?! Humpback whales are HEAVY!

Humpback whales are one of the most common whales we see while out whale watching in the Bay of Fundy. They are characterised by their long, white pectoral fins, the hump in front of their dorsal fin, and their unique fluke markings. Did you know that humpback whales...