[CINC] Condor wildlfe cruise 9-27

[Debbie shelley]

1200 common dolphin
6 minke whales
2 blue sharks
1000+ humboldt squid
30 mola mola juvies
 
Wow oh wow what a great day.  We headed east and came across a few common dolphin and shortly after spotted some minke's.  They gave us some great looks for minke's that is.   Headed out to the east end of Santa Cruz when Captain Mat spotted the large humboldt squid.  We were surround by 1000s of the wonderful creatures.  They were feeding and jumping out of the water.   Everyone on board was totally impressed.  Great cruise along the coast of Santa Cruz and lots and lots of dolphins, bird feeding, and even a sea lion munching on a mola mola.   Captain Mat had informed us earlier that mola mola's top predator are seal lions.  On our way back we spotted a large blue shark just below the surface, another great find and even spotted another just a little further.  All in all it was an other great day in paradise.  Thanks to the great crew Eagle Eye Captain Mat, Dave and Brooke.  Also on board was Brian and Lisa on PID and me Debbie Shelley.
 		 	   		  
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