A California boat captain recorded rare footage of a super pod consisting of over 2,000 dolphins off Monterey Bay, where northern right whale dolphins were spotted much closer to shore than usual. Captain Evan Brodsky described their jumping behavior, which lacks dorsal fins, as resembling 'flying eyebrows.' This phenomenon drew emotional reactions from crew members, highlighting the social nature of these dolphins. Marine biologist Colleen Talty noted that such gatherings may serve purposes like predator defense and social interaction. The presence of juvenile dolphins added to the rarity of the experience.
Northern right whale dolphins often inhabit deeper waters, but this video captures them breaching in Monterey Bay, a rare sight for researchers and enthusiasts alike.
Evan Brodsky, captain of Monterey Bay Whale Watch, expressed joy at seeing a super pod of over 2,000 dolphins, describing their jumping as resembling 'flying eyebrows.'
Marine biologist Colleen Talty highlighted the rarity of spotting baby northern right whale dolphins, pointing out that the clustering of dolphins serves various social and survival purposes.
The excitement from the crew was palpable; even a tear was shed at the once-in-a-lifetime sighting of such a large congregation of dolphins.
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