This time of year, gray whale sightings along the Long Beach coast are common as a result of their migration.

This year, the Aquarium of the Pacific and Harbor Breeze Cruises have also documented increased sightings of humpback whales, which are known for their acrobatics and friendliness. Sightings of orcas, fin whales, minke whales, dolphins, and other animals have also been recorded in the waters off Long Beach in recent months.

A gray whale was spotted alongside its newborn calf during a Harbor Breeze Cruises whale watch on Wednesday. According to James Stewart of the Aquarium of the Pacific, the calf was born just hours before.