The Common dolphins were out in full force today! Everywhere we went there were dolphins spotted! Only a mile from shore, we spotted a small pod of Long-beaked Common dolphins feeding under diving birds! We continued on and found a Megapod of Common dolphins traveling to the east, coming straight for us! We got to the drop-off and spotted another huge pod of ~500 Long-beaked Common dolphins! They were so fun to watch as they raced toward us to ride the bow or surf in our wake. We sighted a few calves hanging out next to mom! We made it to 9-miles from shore when a Mystery whale surfaced nearby. We even saw its fluke prints, but it gave us the slip as we sighted a couple spouts but there saw it again. Around the same area, were a couple of pods of Short-beaked Common dolphins! We continued home with smooth seas and gorgeous views up to Torrey Pines, and down to Mexico!
We hope to see you on the next tour!
Naturalist,
Vanessa
