A Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) showing off.
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A Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) enjoying the sunny, glassy conditions in Santa Barbara Harbor.
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A bold Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) gets airborn right in front of the camera.
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An elusive and shy Dall's Porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli), seen underwater.
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Pelecanus occidentalis on roof CLOSE 2009 10-17 SB Harbor - 006
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Another couple of mating Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
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A clear, blue, glassy ocean and two Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) mating.
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A long board stand up paddler on the open ocean. Santa Cruz Island is in the back.
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Two Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) seen under the clear, blue water.
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Two Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) leap over the waves.
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A mob of young California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) near Santa Cruz Island.
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A closer look at the mob of young California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) near Santa Cruz Island.
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The tall, curved dorsal fin of a fast moving Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata).
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A Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata).
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A Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) moves ahead at full speed.
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A final glipse of a Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata).
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