[CINC] IPCO Explorer Sun 7/7/13

[Linda Hitt]

Great trip!
 
3 Blues 
5 Humpbacks
several small to large Common Dolphin pods
several Molas, one quite large
One large feeding frenzy
 
Sun came out mid-morning.  Found 3 Blues, including a youngster, north of mid SCI & were able to stay with them awhile.  They soon started coming much closer to the boat & everyone was able to get wonderful viewing of these magnificent creatures.  We ventured on east & found the feeding frenzy which the dolphins were pushing on eastward at a rapid pace.  The whales were not able to keep up but there was still plenty of food for them.  We did get a good tail throw & many flukes.  This was actually between the shipping lanes north of East SCI.  Then on to cruising north shore, a great Painted Cave excursion, & picking passengers at Prisoner's.
 
Scott Cuzzo was fellow naturalist & he was also able to do some PID work.  Thanks to Capt Alex & all the crew.
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