Orca update 1
4 de agosto de 2026 · 4 min · 191 vistas · Portugal
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On August 4, 2026, the crew of Northern Brees navigates the Portuguese coast south of Lisboa toward Sines while avoiding orca interaction zones.0:12 Following guidance from Orcas PT, the crew avoids deep-water trenches where orcas hunt tuna, opting to stay in depths between 20 and 40 meters.0:49 Despite the lack of official sightings on the Orcas PT tracking platform, local reports from the marina confirm recent orca activity in the bay.2:22 The crew maintains a position 300 to 400 meters off the cliffs, extending their 34-mile route to 45 miles to remain in shallow water.2:32 This precaution follows a reported attack on another vessel that crossed the deeper trench earlier that day.3:28 Northern Brees features a fin keel and spade rudder, a configuration identified as particularly susceptible to orca interest.1:20 The crew evaluates whether to continue their 57-mile passage toward the Cape and Spain or remain in port due to ongoing attacks within a 30-mile radius.3:56
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