[CINC] Today on IPCO Whale watch - March 23, 2012

[Rose Messina]

Sightings:		4 gray whales, 2 different pairs moving slowly	
			2 groups of dolphins, both short and long beaked, total about 150


We had a full cloud cover with lots of dampness as we headed toward  
Santa Cruz.  We encountered two pair of grays traveling separately at  
different times.  The crowd was thrilled with actually seeing the  
whales.  Captain Anthony took us from Frenchy's Cove to the arch with  
Dani giving a great narrative about the island.  On the return trip  
we encountered the dolphins to the excitement of everyone on board.   
The passengers were happy to see the whales, but thrilled with the  
dolphins.


The boat was full of interested passengers from West Virginia,  
Arizona, Southern California, and a fourth grade class from Pine  
Crest School in
Thousand Oaks.

Thanks to Captain Anthony, Dani and Greg for another great day on the  
water.