A group of Rissos dolphin surfaces, Grampus griseus, #07600

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. California, USA, Grampus griseus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 07600
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. California, USA

Species: Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 07600
Format: Film 3:2
Keywords: animal, california, cetacean, 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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