EAC 38-40, Sioux City, March-May 1968
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5 NON-GRID MARINE MAMMAL OBSERVATIONS 23 March 1968 1130 Dall Porpoise Phocoenoides dalli 10-12 animals were riding the bow, with another 4-6 porpoise in the area. The dorsal fins of these porpoise were much whiter than average. One dorsal fin was noted with 60-70 percent of its area white. The grayish color on the dorsal posterior edge was the same on all noted. These porpoise stayed with the ship for approximately 20 minutes. 1300 Sea Lion Zalphus californicus One small animal was observed. 1345 Sea Lion Zalphus californicus One sea lion was noted with a piece of kelp. 1346 Dall Porpoise Phocoenoides dalli Three porpoise of this species were first noted diving. All came toward the ship's bow, but swam on without riding the bow. 1352 Dall Porpoise Phocoenoides dalli Another three porpoise approached the ship but did not ride the bow. 1404 Dall Porpoise Phocoenoides dalli Five Dalls were noted traveling to the southwest. 1417 Two Dall porpoise were sighted moving to the northeast. 1422 Two additional Dalls were noted moving to the northeast. 1457 A group of 9+ Dall porpoise were noted moving to the east. 1640 A pod of 10 Dall porpoise was recorded without note. 1650 One Gray Whale was noted migrating north. (Eschriectius gibbosus)