What a glorious day we had at Los Gatos! Flat, calm waters and beautiful sunshine on the red rocks made it the perfect location for kayaking, standup paddleboarding, and hiking. In the afternoon we cruised towards Loreto and encountered two blue whales.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 16 Feb 2024
Los Gatos and Cruising, 2/16/2024, National Geographic Venture
- Aboard the National Geographic Venture
- Baja California
Amy Malkoski, Undersea Specialist
Amy was raised near Cape Cod in coastal Marion, Massachusetts, and her relationship with the ocean and nature has always been an active one. Her parents, avid divers and marine biologists, introduced her to the underwater world when she was very youn...
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