Capt Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari's video: CUTE Baby Whale First Gray Whale Calf of 2022 off Dana Point CA

Yesterday we encountered our first gray whale mother and calf pair of the year. The duo were spotted just off the Dana Point Headlands as they made their way south to Baja California, Mexico. While swimming next to mom, the tiny calf spouted a heart-shaped blow! Although many pregnant gray whales give birth in the warm and protected lagoons in Baja, some calves don’t want to wait and are born along the migration route. The Baja lagoons offer safety from predators such as orcas and warmth for calves who have not yet built up a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm. Calves are about 15 feet long when they’re born and will gain over 50 pounds a day feeding on their mother’s milk. Gray whale mothers can lose 30% of their body weight nursing one calf on milk that contains over 50% fat. Gray whale adults average between 40 to 50 feet in length and weigh 30 to 40 tons. ***** 🐳 Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari offers five-star, eco-friendly, Dana Point dolphin & whale watching experiences with award-winning customer service. Located in Dana Point, the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World®. Multiple unique and uncrowded vessels include a Catamaran Sailboat with 2 Eye-to-Eye Underwater Viewing Pods and intimate, high-speed Zodiac-style vessels. Tel: (949) 488-2828 Web: https://www.dolphinsafari.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaptDavesWhaleWatching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captdaveswhalewatching/ ***** Dolphin and whale footage is copyright David Anderson/DolphinSafari.com and may not be used without permission. 📷 Video filmed by Stacie Fox