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1740- Two Gray Whale which were probably nursing their
1800 calves were observed inside Pt. Conception. Both
whales were noted in stationary positions. Each
would breathe three or four times on the surface,
then roll over on their sides. In this position
the flipper and sometimes the flukes showed... The
distance between us and the whales prevented us
from noting any young.
28 March 1968
1115 Eumetopias - 2 Steller sea lions
Both were floating on their backs with one front
flipper and both rear flippers out of the water.
1205 Callorhinus - 1 Northern Fur Seal
1245 Callorhinus - 1 Northern Fur Seal
1515 Delphinus - ca. 50 Common Dolphins
Maximum of ca. 12 were riding the bow at any given
time. All appeared about the same size (adults).
One large specimen (girth) was noted to be probably
pregnant. Some of these dolphins had the grayish
patches in the dorsals. DeLong and Brownell attempted
to collect specimens but were unsuccessful.
1517 Callorhinus - 1 Northern Fur Seal
1540 Delphinus - ca. 40 Common Dolphins
Dolphins were noted of various sizes, usually young
and adults. All dorsal fins noted were dark in
color. All other body colors appeared darker than
other Delphinus we have noted. One outstanding
dolphin was noted with a large patch of "white"
posterior to the dorsal and one-third of the way
down the side. Brownell attempted to collect the
above dolphin without any luck.
1517- Callorhinus -
1540- Several large groups of smaller cetaceans were noted.
1606 As we approached, three groups were distinguished:
first, dolphins jumping clear as they moved along;
second, dark animals, whitish underside, jumping
like Tursiops straight up out of the water, falling
back into the water on their sides; third, large
dorsal fins like female Orcinus.