The San Juan Islands are probably the Salish Sea’s best kept secret, but the word is getting out as evidenced by its increasing popularity as one of the top destinations for sailing and whale watching. Why, you might ask? Due to its privileged location in the Pacific Northwest, the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea are home to breathtaking wildlife which includes otter, seal, sea lions, porpoise, and the majestic orca whale, among other sea life.
San Juan Island charters are equipped to treat you to an adventure to enjoy the sea’s natural wonders. The following are just some of the marvels to be enjoyed under sail on the Salish.
Wildlife
Not only are the San Juan Islands home to the largest population of bald eagles in the United States, they are also the home of three pods of Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW), also known as orcas. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has listed the orca as an endangered population, and so the charter services are carefully regulated to protect the whale population. Read more on this article: http://bit.ly/2nH2ZNB
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