EAC 38-40, Sioux City, March-May 1968
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7 April 1968 - 1335: Two California Sealions were observed. 1342: At least ten California Sealions were observed "porpoising" away from the ship. 1502: Two California Sealions were sighted. 1508: Two additional California Sealions were noted. 1618: Another two California Sealions were observed. One Elephant Seal was sighted. 1639: One Eared Seal was noted. 1700: One Northern Fur Seal was observed. 1746: About 15 small delphinids (Delphinus and possibly some lagenorhynchus) were observed some distance from the ship. 1800: One large Baleen Whale (Fin/Sei/or Blue) was observed traveling east. 1810: One, probably female,Northern Fur Seal was noted. 1826: One pup or yearling Northern Fur Seal was sighted. 8 April 1968 - Grid No marine mammals were noted during the short stay in the grid study area. 9 April 1968 - 0805: One "seal" was observed lying on its back with both hind flippers out of the water. 0902: One small delphinid was observed. 0934: About 50 Common Dolphins divided into several subgroups were milling back and forth through a feeding flock of shearwaters. The dolphins were also probably feeding. No coloration was noted on the dorsal fins. One Northern Fur Seal with two other Eared Seals were noted in the distance. 0950: Approximately 25 Pacific Striped Dolphins were observed, probably feeding with a flock of Sooty Shearwaters. Some juvenile dolphins were observed. 1025: About 10 Common Dolphins were noted. 1115: Two California Sealions were observed. 1120: One Killer Whale (ca. 15-20 feet total length) was noted moving towards the northwest.