Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) An onlooker watches as a minke whale circles Catalina Landing in downtown Long Beach on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG ...

Janiger’s camera clicked away as the fin of a minke whale breached the water’s surface, she just standing feet away. It was a rare occurrence for her, she usually spies whales through binoculars leading an annual count of migrating grays from the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

A minke whale named "Bob" was found dead in Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor after a week. NOAA is investigating the cause of death to gain insights into whale health.