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Sockeye

(CORE Adopt A Whale)

(watch a video clip below of how he was named)

Sockeye is an extraordinary whale.  He is very likely to come near your boat and may show you many common whale behaviors.  It is fairly easy to identify Sockeye at the ocean's surface.

Sockeye was named after the sockeye salmon whose jaw appears similar to Sockeye's jaw.  His upper jaw is deformed and doesn't quite fit properly with his lower jaw.  It looks a little like he is pouting.  There is also a large white scar under his blowholes.

All the other humpbacks have baleen growing straight down from their upper jaws.  Not Sockeye.  His baleen is deformed and it grows out towards the sides of his jaw.

Sockeye also has many scars and even teeth marks caused by killer whale attacks!  His life has not been an easy one.

     

The picture above clearly shows the tooth marks on Sockeye's tail.

Please enjoy this introduction to Sockeye from the Salt & Friends: Humpback Whales With Names DVD

 

Sockeye's History

Mother:               Unknown First Sighting:   1984
Year Of Birth:   Unknown Last Seen:           2010

 

How can I see more of Sockeye?

Sockeye is the star on two DVD's produced by The Whale Video Company ($18.99 each)

Salt & Friends: Humpback Whales With Names

The story of Sockeye is three minutes in length.  You will see close-ups of his jaw, baleen, tail pattern and all the scars and marks that make him unique.  Sockeye is close to the boat and lifts his flipper up over the heads of several whale watchers.  This gives you a good look at the size of his flipper, estimated at 15 feet in length.

Your Adopted Whale: Sockeye

We selected the very best clips of Sockeye from 17,096 trips to the feeding grounds where this whale can be sighted from April thru October.

You will be delighted to spend 23 minutes watching Sockeye feeding with his mouth open and while he is straining out the water, birds hitch a ride on his head.  Sockeye is the only whale that seems to create a waterfall effect while straining out the seawater.  This is due to his baleen sticking out the sides.  It is very interesting to see.  He is also on his back lobtailing right beside the boat.

Note:   VHS Videotapes are available for both programs too (Each title just $12.95)

Call 717-763-9507 to order VHS or print and mail the VHS Order Form

 

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