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Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus)
jmorlan

Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus)

Formerly scarce in our offshore waters, but now increasing possibly because of increasing sea temperatures. This largest of the world's dolphins also goes by the name "Gray Grampus." Note the bulbous white head and long flippers.
Location
Pacific Ocean, Offshore, Half Moon Bay, California, USA.
Date taken
15 May 2021
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Gosh!! What a great view you had of him Joe - and managed a superb action picture too.

Excellent stuff laddie - many thanks for showing him to us.
 

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Category
Sea Life
Added by
jmorlan
Date added
View count
188
Comment count
2

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
84.7 mm
Exposure time
1/1000 second(s)
ISO
125
Filename
Risso'sDolphinIMG_1465.jpg
File size
258.9 KB
Date taken
Sat, 15 May 2021 1:48 PM
Dimensions
1024px x 1093px

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