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Rare Sperm Whale Sighting Captivates Whale Watchers in Oceanside

9/18/2025

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On September 16, 2025, two sperm whales, Kiwi and Guava, were spotted 5.5 miles off Oceanside, California, during a whale-watching trip.
This marked the first sperm whale sighting by Oceanside Adventures in a decade.
Sperm whales usually inhabit deep waters and can dive for squid for up to 90 minutes.
Whale watchers called the experience "once-in-a-lifetime" and "breathtaking."
Marine biologist Alisa Schulman-Janiger highlighted the rarity of such sightings in the area.

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On September 16, 2025, two sperm whales, Kiwi and Guava, were spotted 5.5 miles off Oceanside, California, during a whale-watching trip.
This marked the first sperm whale sighting by Oceanside Adventures in a decade.
Sperm whales usually inhabit deep waters and can dive for squid for up to 90 minutes.
Whale watchers called the experience "once-in-a-lifetime" and "breathtaking."
Marine biologist Alisa Schulman-Janiger highlighted the rarity of such sightings in the area.