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Gray whale8/4/2023 Their flippers are small, paddle-shaped, and pointed at the ends. These whales have two to five ventral throat grooves, or creases, that are about 1.5 m (5 ft) long. Called vibrissae, they are tactile sensors like cat and sea lion whiskers. These hairs are also found along the side of the lower jaw. Their rostrum (top of head) is dimpled and in each of the depressions there is a single, irregular, bristly hair. Their upper jaw is arched in profile and extends beyond the lower jaw. They have a robust but slender body tapered at both ends and a small head that appears triangular when viewed from above. Gray whales are mysticetes, baleen whales. The “summer residents” of northern California to southeastern Alaska inhabit a variety of temperate water habitats-muddy and sandy bottoms, rock and boulder substrates, and kelp and eelgrass beds with depths from 3 to 30 m (9.8 to 98 ft). In the Arctic feeding grounds, where 95% of the whales’ food is gammarid amphipods, the bottom is muddy, the water depth under 60 m (197 ft) and the water temperature a frigid 2.8-3.9 o C (37 to 39 o F). The water in the subtropical breeding/calving grounds of the Baja lagoons is about 4 m (13 ft) deep, temperature 15 to 20 o C (50 to 68 o F), hypersaline due to evaporation, and the bottom is sandy or muddy with eelgrass growth in some areas. Gray whales require different habitats for foraging and reproduction. Seasonally from the Artctic’s Beaufort, Chukchi, and Bering Seas, along North America’s Pacific coast to Baja California, Mexico, Sea of Cortez, and Gulf of Mexico. The voices of gray whales can be heard in the interactive kiosk’s Whales: Voices in the Sea and may also be spotted during the whale watch season on one of our whale watching trips. Every bottle of Gray Whale Gin supports Oceana, protecting and restoring the world's oceans, so that Gray Whales will continue to make that epic journey for another 30 million years.SPECIES IN DETAIL Eastern Pacific Gray WhaleĬLIMATE CHANGE: Not Applicable At the Aquariumĭue to the space requirements for these intelligent and dynamic animals, we do not exhibit live whales or dolphins. Now, we celebrate their 12,000 mile journey, with a beautiful gin made of botanicals foraged along the migratory path of that majestic creature, from Temecula limes to sea kelp in Mendocino as well as a few stops in between. A trip Gray Whales have been making for more than 30 million years, long before we stood up on all fours. Looking out past McWay Falls at the turquoise sea we saw a Gray Whale and it's calf on their own road trip up North. We were humbled by California's stunning beauty, feeling lucky to be on that rocky coast, surrounded by ancient trees, and the endless blue of the Pacific Ocean. It's a simple notion that we cooked up on a camping trip to Big Sur. Here at Gray Whale Gin, we believe a lovingly handcrafted spirit brings people together for good times, and while we're together we can also do some good in the world. Gold Medal from the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Double Gold Medal at the 2020 San Diego Wine and Spirits Challenge.Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Awards.Gray Whale is a celebration of this incredible journey. Gray Whale Gin proudly supports Oceana and 1% for the Planet, to help protect and preserve the world’s oceans.Įvery year, the California Gray Whale makes a 12,000-mile migration along the pacific coastline. Our spirits are inspired by the Golden state and perfected with sustainably sourced or wildly forged ingredients. Its young, bold and wise beyond its years. As you move further up the path, fresh mint and the umami flavors of kombu sea kelp are rounded out by a beautiful lasting creamy almond finish. Taste your way along the pacific coastline.įirst, the aroma of citrus carries you north, followed by juniper and a subtle hint of cool coastal fir trees.
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