![]() The team takes photos to identify individuals, collects tissue samples and records their underwater communication. In October 2013, the energy company announced that they would postpone construction for five years.įurther south, in the Gulf of California, WWF supports a research team that is monitoring the population size and health of the gray whales that return each winter. WWF and other organizations campaigned to stop an offshore oil drilling platform from being built in that critically endangered population's habitat. We helped restrict seismic surveys that were shown to displace gray whales from their feeding ground and continue to urge the Russian government to establish a gray whale sanctuary off Sakhalin Island. WWF and partners have been instrumental in strengthening protection for the western North Pacific gray whales. Locals here affectionately call gray whales "friendly ones" as they have an unusual tendency to approach whale-watching boats and check out the occupants. ![]() The calm, warm waters of the lagoons are a safe place for young whales, free from predators like killer whales. ![]() In the winter, these eastern gray whales migrate south along the west coast of the US to Mexico to breed and have their calves. Their well-known migrations take them between feeding and breeding areas, swimming as much as 12,000 miles round trip.Ĭritically endangered western gray whales migrate into their summer feeding grounds near Sahkalin Island, Russia in late May or early June and return to their winter feeding grounds in the South China Sea in late autumn. Summer feeding grounds for the eastern population lie in the Bering and Chukchi Seas between Alaska and Russia. Gray whales stay close to shore and feed in shallow water. They are a type of baleen whale, which means they filter food from the water through special bristly structures in their mouths. 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.Gray whales have a hump and a ridge of sharp bumps along their backs, instead of a dorsal fin. 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. ![]() Gray whales are known to feed on a variety species. They grow up to 15 meters (49 feet) long. They are easily identified by their dark gray color, lumpy back, heart-shaped spout, and absent dorsal fin. 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. During their 19,300-kilometer (12,000-mile) journey, gray whales are often spotted from shore, making them a favorite of whale -watching companies. 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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