A group of Rissos dolphin surfaces. Extensive scarring on adult Rissos dolphins allows identification of individuals based on their dorsal fins, provided the identification methodology incorporates scarring acquired in future years. Offshore near San Diego. San Diego, California, USA
Image: 07601
Species: Grampus griseus
Common name: Risso's dolphin
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Lat/Long: N 033° 01' 50.00", W 117° 23' 25.00" (Coordinates: 33.03056°, -117.39028°)
Format: Film 3:2
Other Names: risso dolphin, risso whale
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Keywords: animal, california, cetacean, creature, dolphin, dolphin anatomy, dolphin dorsal fin, dolphin injury scarring, dorsal, dorsal fin, fin, grampus griseus, mammal, marine, marine mammal, nature, ocean, risso dolphin, risso whale, risso's dolphin, san diego, sea, usa, wildlife
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