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Detailed Sightings Log - June 12, 2026
| Tour | Species | Count | Behavior |
| Mid-day Tour | Long-beaked Common Dolphin | 600 | StampedeHuntingSurface ActiveCow/Calf Pair |
| Mid-day Tour | Short-beaked Common Dolphin | 600 | DivingStampedeHuntingJumpingFeeding |
| Mid-day Tour | Long-beaked Common Dolphin | 100 | HuntingSurface Active |
| Mid-day Tour | Short-beaked Common Dolphin | 100 | HuntingSurface Active |
Detailed Sightings Log - June 11, 2026
| Tour | Species | Count | Behavior |
| Sunset Tour | Short-beaked Common Dolphin | 2000 | StampedeNursery PodSurface ActiveMegapodJumpingBow Riding |
| Sunset Tour | Long-beaked Common Dolphin | 500 | Hunting |
Detailed Sightings Log - June 11, 2026
| Tour | Species | Count | Behavior |
| Mid-day Tour | Long-beaked Common Dolphin | 600 | HuntingNursery PodSurface ActiveJumpingCow/Calf Pair |
| Mid-day Tour | Fin Whale | 1 | DivingSurface ActiveFeeding |
Detailed Sightings Log - June 10, 2026
| Tour | Species | Count | Behavior |
| Sunset Tour | Risso's Dolphin | 15 | DivingHuntingSurface ActiveJumping |
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