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Detailed Sightings Log - October 3, 2026
| Tour | Species | Count | Behavior |
| Morning Tour | Blue Whale | 4 | BreathingSurface ActiveFeedingDiving |
Detailed Sightings Log - October 3, 2026
| Tour | Species | Count | Behavior |
| Morning Tour | Pacific White-Sided Dolphin | 100 | SurfingMugging |
| Morning Tour | Long-beaked Common Dolphin | 12 | SurfingMugging |
Detailed Sightings Log - October 2, 2026
| Tour | Species | Count | Behavior |
| Sunset Tour | Pacific White-Sided Dolphin | 5 | |
| Sunset Tour | Short- Finned Pilot Whales | 100 | ForagingBreathingSurface ActiveMegapodDivingJuvenileCow/Calf Pair |
Detailed Sightings Log - October 2, 2026
| Tour | Species | Count | Behavior |
| Morning Tour | Humpback Whale | 2 | BreathingJuvenileKelpingSpy hopSurface ActiveTail Slapping |
Detailed Sightings Log - October 1, 2026
| Tour | Species | Count | Behavior |
| Mid-day Tour | Humpback Whale | 2 | BreathingSurface ActiveDivingTail Slapping |
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