May 12, 2023
By Todd Mansur Captain / Marine Naturalist
Palisades Elementary/ Mrs. Pam Weber / Mrs. Bonnie Pitken 91 students. 5th Grade.
Departure 9:50
Weather: calm cloudy
Today was very productive our first sighting was at 10:20 with a pod of approximately 250 Common Dolphins feeding in 60 fathoms off Dana Point.
Our second sighting was a pod of 5 Fin Whales feeding on krill in 200 fathoms off Dana point. Incredible!
11:45 Arrive back To Dana Point Harbor.
Total sightings
- 5 Fin Whales
- 250 Common Dolphins