[CINC] CX September 2, 2012

[Mary Bucholtz]

3 groups of common dolphins (~ 1000 total)
127 passengers
0 whales

Despite improved conditions compared to Saturday and the eagle eyes of Captains Mat and Dave, along with PID extraordinaire Barbara LaCorte, there were no whales to be found anywhere in the Channel. Fortunately, the numerous birders on board were kept happily occupied and many passengers enjoyed the ride (though some didn't...). We were joined on the trip by SB mayor Helene Schneider, as well as a number of passengers with expertise on the Channel (including a marine scientist and a biologist from UCSB, an environmental lawyer from LA, and a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Rescue Center), plus visitors from England, Utah, Sacramento, and many other locales. Lots of interesting conversations and a beautiful day on the water helped make up for the lack of whales.

Mary

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Mary Bucholtz
mbucholtz at me.com
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