Gray Whales migrate within three miles of the coastline. Sea Otters and Harbor Seals rest and feed within the kelp forest. Harbor Porpoise and Bottlenose Dolphins occur year-round in the shallow sandy shelf region. Minke Whales feed nearshore on juvenile rockfish and other schooling fish over shallow rocky bottom regions. Humpback Whales , Blue Whales , Fin Whales , Killer Whales , Pacific White-sided Dolphins , Risso's Dolphins , Northern Right Whale Dolphins , Common Dolphins , and Dall's Porpoise occur near the canyon edge and beyond into deep water regions.
Many seabird species migrate here by the millions to feed on the Bay's rich food sources.
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