Harbor Porpoise
Phocoena phocoena
The harbour porpoise is one of eight extant species of porpoise. It is one of the smallest species of cetacean. As its name implies, it stays close to coastal areas or river estuaries, and as such, is the most familiar porpoise to whale watchers.
Baby Season
Spring (March-May)· Summer (June-August)

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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Jan 13, 2026
Homathko Rd, Central Saanich, BC, CA
byWill Cranny
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Jan 10, 2026
San Francisco Pier 41 Ferry Terminal, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
byejhergenreder
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Jan 7, 2026
Merseyside, UK
byLiam Echevarria
Research Grade
· 5 IDs
Jan 5, 2026
Bank St, Victoria, BC, CA
byRobert Gowan
Research Grade
· 3 IDs