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NON-GRID MARINE MAMMAL OBSERVATIONS 
23 March 1 968 
1130 Dali Porpoise Fhocoenoides dalli 
10-12 animals were riding the bow, with another 
4-6 porpoise in the area. The dorsal fins of these 
porpoise were much whiter than average. One dorsal 
fin was noted with 60-70 percent of its area white. 
The grayish color on the dorsal posterior edge was 
the same on all noted. These porpoise stayed with 
the ship for approximately 20 minutes. 
1500 Sea Lion Zalphus californicus 
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One small animal was observed. 
1545 Sea Lion Zalphus californicus 
One sea lion was noted with a piece of kelp. 
1346 Dali Forpoise Phocoenoides dalli 
Three porpoise of this species were first noted 
diving. All came toward the ship's bow, but swam 
on without riding the bow. 
1352 Dali Porpoise Phocoenoides dalli 
Another three porpoise approached the ship but did 
not ride the bow. 
1404 Dali Porpoise Phocoenoides dalli 
Five Dalis were noted traveling to the southwest. 
l4l7 Two Dali porpoise were sighted moving to the 
northeast. 
1422 Two additional Dalis were noted moving to the 
northeast. 
1457 A group of 9t Dali porpoise were noted moving to 
the east. 
1640 A pod of 10 Dali porpoise was recorded without note. 
165 O One Gray Whale was noted migrating north. (Eschrlctius gicbosusj 
