[CINC] Condor Express afternoon 9/24

[Pam Yerger]

We saw about 750 common dolphins and lots of seals and sea lions.
the afternoon Condor trip had about 26 passengers from Turkey, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Utah, New York, North Dakota and Minnesota.  There was a lovely newly wed couple onboard also.Seas were calm, full cloud cover and some fog.  the waters were glassy at times and we had some of the best underwater dolphins views.  We also saw breaching dolphins and many diving seals and sea lions plus numerous rafts of animals thermoregulating.  Despite the lack of a whale sighting, the passengers were thrilled with the very lively dolphins and sea lions.
Although we were unable to enter Painted Cave due to kelp at the entrance, passengers got a pretty good look and a nice trip along the shore of Santa Cruz Island before heading home.
Many thanks to Captain Dave and crew Brooke and Dennis as well as CINC Naturalist Tamara Thompson.
Pam Yerger

 		 	   		  
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