J's, K's and L's off Henry Island, September 15, 2008 photo by Dave Ellifrit. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. L78 and L79 off Kellett Bluff, September 15, 2008. photo by Astrid van Ginneken. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. Whale porposing past Henry Island, September 15, 2008. photo by Stefan Jacobs. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. Bellyflop in Haro Strait, September 15, 2008. photo by Stefan Jacobs. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. Whale surfacing off Henry Island, September 15, 2008. View Larger Map Vessel track of Encounter #55. Encounter #55 September 15, 2008 J, K, L pods Platform: Starlet Departed Snug Harbor: 11:50 a.m. Begin Encounter: 12:10 p.m. Start Lat: 48° 37.55 N Start Long: 123° 08.94 W End Encounter: 1:30 p.m. End Lat: 48° 35.17 N End Long: 123° 12.62 W Returned to Snug Harbor: 2:25 p.m. Observers: Dave Ellifrit, Astrid van Ginneken and Stefan Jacobs In continuation with the National Marine Fisheries Service contract, the Center vessel, Starlet, coordinated with a helicopter to conduct aerial photogrammetry surveys, September 15, 2008. The encounter began at 12:10 p.m. in Spieden Channel, just northeast of the entrance to mosquito pass. The whales were spread out in tight groups traveling southwest. The groups seen were the K14's, K12's, L4's, L47's, J19's as well as a few other individuals. However, there were many more whales in the area that were not documneted. The encounter ended at 1:30 p.m. off Kellett Bluff. The whales continued to travel south down the west side of San Juan Island. POSTED: 11:30 a.m. September 18, 2008