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re: So,who all seen't tha Orcas in Venice?
Posted on 7/18/12 at 1:54 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 7/18/12 at 1:54 pm to RogerTheShrubber
This jumped straight out of water, white belly facing us, and flopped on its side. I have seen porpoise and this was much bigger. It was a good ways away, and I didn't think orcas were in the GOM. But I know what I saw
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Posted on 7/18/12 at 1:55 pm to jmtigers
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Hmmmm article i read from '09 pretty much said they estimate around 500 killer whales live in the Gulf feeding on dolphins and tuna. Usually are seen in waters 1- mile deep and more.
Orcas are pretty mobile and move around quite a bit. You can find them in any ocean region in the world.
Posted on 7/18/12 at 1:59 pm to LSU Tigershark
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This jumped straight out of water, white belly facing us, and flopped on its side. I have seen porpoise and this was much bigger. It was a good ways away, and I didn't think orcas were in the GOM. But I know what I saw
Most likely an Orca. Dall's porpoise grow to less than 10', Orcas can double that.
Dall's porpoise
Orca
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:04 pm to RogerTheShrubber
What is the range for Dall's porpoises? Common in the Gulf?
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:04 pm to RogerTheShrubber
here is the article making a big deal about orca's in the gulf back in '09. LINK
says deep water 600 ft and more. so not a mile deep.
says deep water 600 ft and more. so not a mile deep.
This post was edited on 7/18/12 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:06 pm to Motorboat
This is what I was referring to as a pygmy sperm what but I have no real idea. I'm no whale expert by any means but I've seen these at least 20 times in the past...
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:09 pm to geaux001
Never seent an orca in the gulf. But I have seen numerous sperm whales (I think that's what they were) and many whale sharks. Got in the water with a pod of whale sharks once. Pretty incredible. Although I was to scared to let go of the transom 
. I wish I would have had a gopro could've made an awesome video
. I wish I would have had a gopro could've made an awesome videoPosted on 7/18/12 at 2:11 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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Never seent an orca in the gulf. But I have seen numerous sperm whales (I think that's what they were) and many whale sharks. Got in the water with a pod of whale sharks once. Pretty incredible. Although I was to scared to let go of the transom . I wish I would have had a gopro could've made an awesome video
I would LOVE to do that
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:12 pm to LSU Tigershark
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What is the range for Dall's porpoises? Common in the Gulf?
Uncommon, mainly live in the N. Pacific but variations have been seen in many places.
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:20 pm to LSU Tigershark
So when is the new reality series going to be made?
Troy Landry vs. Paul Watson in ......
wait for it
wait for it........
Coonasses vs. Hippies
Troy Landry vs. Paul Watson in ......
wait for it
wait for it........
Coonasses vs. Hippies
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:37 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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Got in the water with a school of whale sharks once
FIFY
Posted on 7/18/12 at 2:51 pm to VanRIch
who all see the leprechaun say yeah
Posted on 7/18/12 at 3:07 pm to meauxjeaux2
black panther iyam
Posted on 7/18/12 at 3:37 pm to chief420
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I thought Orcas were a cold water species?
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No, some pods actually spend a lot of time off the West Coast
Uh, the water off the west coast is cold.
Posted on 7/18/12 at 11:01 pm to LSU Tigershark
The wife and I swam with the whale sharks off of Isla Holbox Island in Mexico about 3 yrs ago...greatest snorkelling I have ever done...absolutely scary but very bad arse.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 12:10 am to meauxjeaux2
Posted on 7/19/12 at 7:00 am to Motorboat
very
Posted on 7/19/12 at 7:02 am to meauxjeaux2
That's awesome!!
Posted on 7/19/12 at 7:04 am to KingRanch
I didn't see these, but a friend saw them out of GI about 2 weeks ago
Posted on 7/19/12 at 9:16 am to mylsuhat
saw a Dall last weekend but had no idea what it was. i knew it wasent a porpus(to big) but def not a whale(to small).
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