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Humpback Whales Visit Oceanside: VIDEO

Thanks to Oceanside Adventures for sharing this rare encounter with Humpback Whales breaching off the coast of Oceanside.

OCEANSIDE, CA — Captain Chris Fairbanks of the Oceanside Adventures vessel was 7 miles south and about 2.5 miles off the Oceanside coastline when they encountered three Humpback Whales. The amazing trio was fluking and just traveling slowly down the coast.

Captain Chris had the opportunity to capture a photo of a rare Double Breach of two Humpbacks. Most people never get a chance to see this incredible sight, but to actually photograph it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Oceanside Adventures is experiencing a record-breaking month of whale sightings in Oceanside, including Humpback whales, Blue whales, Minke whales, Fin whales and Bryde's whales.

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This month in Oceanside Kids are Free, in conjunction with KIDS FREE OCTOBER SAN DIEGO with the purchase of two adult tickets so now is the time to go Whale Watching!

Watch the breach video shot by Captain Chris Fairbanks for Oceanside Adventures

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Oceanside Adventures offers year-round whale and dolphin tours. Currently, the gray whales are migrating from December through April. We also see Fin whales and minke whales year-round. In summertime, we see the humpbacks and blue whales and we have 4 species of dolphins, so there is always something to see no matter what time of the year you go.

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Thanks for sharing!

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