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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)