Migration of Gray and Humpback whales and can be seen in Long Beach, CA
By Jenny Álvarez
Photos Alfonso De Elías
Migrating gray whales, fin whales, orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sperm whales, and other animals have been spotted in the waters off Long Beach recently. This year the Aquarium of the Pacific and Harbor Breeze Cruises are documenting sightings of humpback whales, which are known for their acrobatics and friendliness, and gray whales, which visit local waters in the winter season. Experts will delve into conservation issues affecting whales in these urban waters. Join us to learn more about the diversity of whale populations and other marine life found off the coast of Southern California.
The past January 15, 2020, The Aquarium of the Pacific’s award-winning Whales: Voices in the Sea multimedia exhibit, learned about the environmental threats facing gray, blue, North Atlantic right, humpback, sperm, and other whales. It was bilingual English-Spanish exhibit after their whale cruise. This exhibit was made possible by the Pacific Life Foundation and was developed by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography with the Aquarium of the Pacific with some experts such James Stewart, Aquarium of the Pacific, Captain Dan Salas, CEO, Harbor Breeze Cruises and Nilda Parrado, vice president of operations, Harbor Breeze Cruises (Español).
The gray–whale-watching season in California varies along the coast during winter and spring as the grays migrate south to the mating and calving lagoons of México, then return north to feed mainly off Alaska. In addition, during summer, blue, humpback and other whales can be seen. Since gray whales migrate relatively close to shore, whale watching for them has become very popular and this Aquarium might be one of your best options for more information about these great animals. Definitely this is a God’s miracle for these gifted creatures of nature!
“West Coast Racers” is measured and effusive ride
By Alfonso De Elias
Under an excellent job by six flags, CA with its newest roller coaster, the dual-track West Coast Racers will be the best ride of your life. The world’s first 360-degree vertical loop and the West Coast’s tallest pendulum ride. The tracks are full speed into the helix’s so you will have some real airtime and intensity. The best part of this section is when you feel like you could touch the competing car’s passengers.
The upcoming ride is collaboration between West Coast Customs and Six Flags, being promoted as the world’s first launch version of a racing roller coaster. With two-car trains, each holding a total of 12 riders, launch simultaneously from the station. They interact over thirty times throughout the course of the track, reaching a maximum speed of 55 mph (89 km/h) as the two trains cross the finish line.
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Photos By: Alfonso De Elias