Saturday's trip started with a sighting of about 50 harbor porpoises under the Golden Gate Bridge. About 4 miles SE of the Farallones, a gray whale surfaced about 5 yards from the boat and did a slow and complete circle around the vessel. Everyone onboard got a great view.

I wanted to take a moment to express to Kathy Cure and to her Oceanic Society management our overwhelming satisfaction with Kathy's leadership during our Belize  Snorkel outing.  Kathy's knowledge, enthusiasm, people skills, and vigor are unparalleled.

"This was more wonderful than I imagined. I loved island life - the simplicity. Snorkeling was a highlight, as was being out by the water"

"The cabana had everything I could ever want"

"The staff was so much part of the ambiance - any question was answered"

"The researcher listened and responded to any need or wishes. Her lectures were very well organized and full of facts. She presented everything well"

Karin Gordon
Lake Bluff, IL 

"Our leader, Garv Hoefler , did an exceptional job of taking us from the classroom to the reef. I am amazed at how much I learned. I especially liked having a genuine responsibility.

Tim Hirsch
Eau Claire, WI

"Izzy Szczepaniak and Bruce Stewart were two of the best leaders I have
ever traveled with - and I have taken many, many nature/birding trips"

Thomas Gruenenfelder
Bloomington, IN

"The food was wonderful - as were the accommodations. For such a remote place, they could not have been better"

Thomas Gruenenfelder
Bloomington, IN

"My husband's and my experience gets a five star rating because of Katherine Cure's dedication, skills as an educator and desire to make the Blackbird Caye expedition the most personally meaning experience for each and every one of us who participated during the April 18-26 expedition. I will recommend Oceanic Society expeditions to all of my friends, family and acquaintances."

Norma Wightman