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Galapagos travel - wildlife activity November

Galapagos travel - wildlife activity highlights for the month of November

  • Pupping of sea lions continue.
  • Sea lions are sexually active on the eastern part of the archipelago.
  • Breeding season for the brown noddies
  • Some species of jellyfish can be seen around the islands.
  • The genus Physalia is commonly seen floating around Gardner and Tortuga Islets. Some can also be seen stranded at the shores of the Flour Beach at Floreana.
  • Band-rumped storm petrels begin their second nesting period
  • Seas are calm. South east trade winds have decreased strength. Water temperatures are slowly rising.
  • Generally great weather due to transition between one season and the next one
  • Good visibility for snorkelers
  • Sea lion pups (specially at Champion Islet) play aqua-aerobics next to snorkelers. Most pups here are curious enough to nibble at fins of snorkelers. The average age of most pups is 3-4 months.

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