2012 04-10 SB Channel

Common dolphins spread out through the blue ocean water.

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Humpback Whales have a strong affinity for Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). In this sequence of images, a Humpback is seen playing with some drifting kelp on the surface.

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Humpback Whales have a strong affinity for Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Here a Humpback is seen playing with some drifting kelp on the surface and slamming its tail down in the mass.

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Humpback Whales have a strong affinity for Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). In this sequence of images, a Humpback is seen playing with some drifting kelp on the surface.

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Humpback Whales have a strong affinity for Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). In this sequence of images, a Humpback is seen playing with some drifting kelp on the surface.

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Using a lens filter allowed this image to be taken at a horizontal angle against the waves to reveal the dolphins within.

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Common dolphin in blue water.

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Using a lens filter allowed this image to be taken at a horizontal angle against the waves to reveal the dolphins within.

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A head-on look at 2 Common Dolphins in blue water.

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Common dolphin in blue water.

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A trio of dolphins. Notice the differences in their beaks and mouths.

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Two Common Dolphins in blue water.

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Two Common Dolphins in blue water.

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Two Common Dolphins in blue water.

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Common Dolphins in blue water...one up, one down.

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The dolphin on the right appears to be nipping at the pectoral fin of the other.

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Gliding through.

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Surfacing for air on a mirrorlike surface.

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Three Common Dolphins.

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Image 1 of 3: a gang of dolphins with one upside down.

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Image 2 of 3: a gang of dolphins with one upside down.

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Image 3 of 3: a gang of dolphins with one upside down.

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Portrait of a Common Dolphin in the sun.

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Common Dolphins fooling around.

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A cadre of four Common Dolphins.

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Two dolphins in crystal blue water.

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Passengers get a visit from several dolphins.

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Common Dolphin.

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The long, white pectoral fin of this spouting Humpback can be seen under the water.

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The long, white pectoral fin of this spouting Humpback can be seen under the water...and a kelp streamer is draped across its back.

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A Parasitic Jaeger (top) is attacking a gull which is carrying a fish.

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Rainbow forms in high altitude clouds.

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