20 whales off the coast of New Jersey on our trip

An Unforgettable Whale Watching Adventure: A Storybrand Review
A Scene Set for Adventure
Today was unlike any other whale-watching trip I've ever experienced. We had heard whispers of fin whales about 10 miles east of Sea Girt, so we set out with high hopes. Little did we know, we were about to encounter a spectacle beyond our wildest dreams.
An Ocean Full of Life
As we ventured further, we found ourselves surrounded by a sea of humpback whales. We counted at least 20 individuals, including a mother and her calf. They were everywhere, displaying every possible behavior. We even witnessed bubble feeding, a coordinated effort where two or more whales drive fish to the surface. My expectations were already high, having heard that it was like a National Geographic special out there, but what we saw surpassed anything I could have imagined.
The Day Unfolds
Wednesday's trip was special. I had been telling everyone in my morning videos that this was the day to go. We planned to explore a different area, known for its abundance of humpback and finback whales. As we started our seventh year of whale watching out of Belmar, New Jersey, I returned home to tell my wife that today was the best trip we've ever had. She was surprised because I had said the same thing just a few days earlier. But today was truly extraordinary.
Whales Everywhere
Everywhere we looked, there were whales. Every 20 seconds, we saw a spout, either close by or in the distance. Deciding which way to point the boat was a challenge because every direction offered something spectacular. We ended up just setting the boat in the middle of the action and watched in awe as whales surrounded us. The weather was perfect, and the conditions couldn't have been better.
A Day for the Record Books
We saw every behavior a humpback whale could exhibit: feeding, bubble feeding, breaching, and slapping. A mother and her young calf were among the highlights, and we captured some fantastic footage. I even brought my drone, something I rarely do, because we had fewer people on the boat than usual. This allowed me to safely launch and land the drone, capturing incredible aerial footage of the whales feeding and breaching.
The Best Day Yet
Passengers on this trip were spoiled by the experience. The bar has been set incredibly high, and it will be tough to surpass. Long-time guests recognized how special this day was, and even first-timers were amazed. One family drove all the way from Indiana, having missed out on a previous trip due to a cancellation, and they were thrilled.
A Call to Adventure
If you're wondering what to do this weekend, now is the time to join us and witness the ocean's beauty. Today's trip will forever be etched in my memory as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thanks to Danielle Browne Harley, our naturalist, for her insights into what has been happening out there. We look forward to more offshore trips and hope you’ll join us soon. Make sure you're on our mailing list and that we have your phone number so we can alert you when the next adventure begins.
Thank you,
Bill McKim
Jersey Shore Whale Watch

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Amazing!!

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Thanks!!