Cool videos of rainbows forming in the mist created by whales breathing from their blowholes recently caught the eyes of folks working at three of Newport Harbor’s whale watch charters.

So they compile a video showing an array of whales, including humpback, blue whales and gray whales, rainblowing.

When whales breathe through their blowhole a combination of air and mucus is produced. The air that comes out is warm, and when it hits the colder air, water vapor is formed, known as the blow.

“We don’t always see this rainbow appear from the breath of the whale, but if we’re at the perfect angle on the right day with our drone, we can capture this rare occurrence,” said Jessica Roame, marine education program manager at Davey’s Locker Whale Watching. “It’s unusual and difficult.”

The videos were all shot by drone in waters off Orange County by teams from Newport Landing Whale Watching, Davey’s Locker and Newport Coastal Adventure.

Roame came across the videos as she was sorting through some of the group’s most spectacular footage. She’s been using some of the charters’ videos in mini-lessons for which she partners with local teachers to help students virtually learn about whales.

Many school trips to go whale watching have been canceled by the coronavirus shutdown.

“So, we’ve made the best of our current situation, by bringing a fun interactive whale lecture into the classroom virtually, allowing students to ask me anything about whales,” Roame said.

She offers free tutorials to any teachers who asks.