Clear blue and glassy water with a Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) riding a small wave.
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A squadron of four Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) on a blue landscape.
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Another big swell hits the seacliffs on the north west side of Santa Cruz Island.
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Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) mating.
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Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) and pandamonium. The top two are mating.
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Layers of Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
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A close look at a Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis).
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A big wave pounds the sea cliffs on the north west corner of Santa Cruz Island.
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Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) with Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera).
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More fun loving Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
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Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
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Breaking mirror glass -- a Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) streaks past.
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Two friendly Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
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California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) rafting as a group in a mass of Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera).
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A Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) patrols the surface waters.
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Ghosts. Risso's Dolphins (Grampus griseus) traveling under the blue water.
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A lone Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus).
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Two Risso's Dolphins (Grampus griseus).
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