. Cetaceans of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Cetacea; Mammals. Figure 59. A northern nghc-whale dolphin, the only finless small cetacean in the CINMS, shown on the beach at Tyler's Bight, San Miguel Island. 27 April 1981. fPhoto by B. S. Stewart.). Common dolphin Delphinus dclphis Linnaeus, 1758 Common dolphins frequently assemble into enormous herds, a thousand or more individuals, which create a highly visible ruckus as they travel. This was likely the species that Melville had in mind when he wrote of dolphins (^the huzza porpoise 1 "which upon the sea keep tossing the
. Cetaceans of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Cetacea; Mammals. Figure 59. A northern nghc-whale dolphin, the only finless small cetacean in the CINMS, shown on the beach at Tyler's Bight, San Miguel Island. 27 April 1981. fPhoto by B. S. Stewart.). Common dolphin Delphinus dclphis Linnaeus, 1758 Common dolphins frequently assemble into enormous herds, a thousand or more individuals, which create a highly visible ruckus as they travel. This was likely the species that Melville had in mind when he wrote of dolphins (^the huzza porpoise 1 "which upon the sea keep tossing themselves to heaven like caps in a Fourth of July ; They are often very active, with many animals leaping clear of the water at a given time. They are eager and proficient bow riders and may approach a vessel from a considerable distance to hitch a ride. Once on the bow they may ride for long periods of time. We are inclined to agree with Melville's further observation that "if you yourself can withhold three cheers at beholding these vivacious fish then heaven help ye, the spirit of godly gamesomeness is not in ; 28. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Leatherwood, Stephen; Stewart, Brent S; Folkens, Pieter A; Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (Calif. ); United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. [Santa Barbara, Calif. ] : National Marine Sanctuary Program
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