The Scoop

As the first Humpback Whale to return to the San Juan Islands in the late last century, Big Mama now has 19 children and grandchildren. Last summer she swam all around Orcas Island with her new calf, a boy. She looks forward to sharing the wisdom of the sea with our island community.

Cetacean Inspiration!

Top issues

• Education

• Environment

Unique qualities 

Big Mama is a gentle giant with deep wisdom.