Grey Whale
The grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) is a baleen whale found in the North Pacific Ocean. It is known
for its very long migrations and seafloor feeding. Due to its habit of staying near the shore and curiosity around small ships, it is a favourite among whale watchers. Researchers generally group grey whales into three populations: the Western Pacific
population, the Northern Pacific migratory population, and the Pacific Coast Feeding Group (PCFG). While all three populations migrate through waters on Canada’s west coast, the most well-known residents in Canadian waters are from the PCFG. Many of
these individuals live off the coast of British Columbia year-round.