Daylit Dolphins and a Sunset (ocean)Sunfish!

Detailed Sightings Log - July 13, 2026

Tour Species Count Behavior
Sunset TourLong-beaked Common Dolphin200DivingStampedeMugging
Sunset TourShort-beaked Common Dolphin300StampedeFeeding
Sunset TourMola mola (Sunfish)1Mugging

Privateer was treated to the dolphin deluge yet again! Bait fish and squid productivity only 5-6 miles offshore has been escalating and common dolphins have been celebrating this ocean boon. We got a treat of about 500 dolphins this evening between two pods. Right at sunset, the clouds obscured any possibility of a green flash BUT a plucky ocean sunfish decided it was THEIR time to shine! The passengers were treated to a full ocean sunfish watch as the light waned and we headed for the dock.

See you next weekend, my office, the mighty Pacific.

Naturalist, Colleen

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