Wildlife of the Monterey Bay

Wildlife inhabiting the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. From Santa Cruz to Big Sur.

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Back Flips

This Pacific White-Sided dolphin did a series of back flips while the rest of her pod fed on a school of anchovies. Dolphins always make the day better!
This photo was taken during a research survey with Monterey Bay Marine Life Studies (MarineLifeStudies.org/NMFS permit #20519). 100% of proceeds from the sale of this photo will go directly to that organization.

Pacific Whitesided Dolphin Monterey Bay California wildlife

Wildlife of the Monterey Bay

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