Common dolphins, of course! They were all around, again, on thursday and friday. They come in all sizes, jumping, playing, hunting, looking at us, saying hello...we love them! After the trip, if your kid is still asking about the difference between a common dolphin and a normal dolphin, read this. By the way, did you know that cetaceans (dolphins and whales) hold record for the longest muscle on the planet? It is called Longissimus dorsi and belongs to the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The upward movements of dolphins are powered by this muscle together with a highly irrigated strong fluke (caudal fins). July 18, 2009
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Common dolphins, of course! They were all around, again, on thursday and friday. They come in all sizes, jumping, playing, hunting, looking at us, saying hello...we love them! After the trip, if your kid is still asking about the difference between a common dolphin and a normal dolphin, read this. By the way, did you know that cetaceans (dolphins and whales) hold record for the longest muscle on the planet? It is called Longissimus dorsi and belongs to the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The upward movements of dolphins are powered by this muscle together with a highly irrigated strong fluke (caudal fins). 
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Wow, we were actually out with you the afternoon before. Really choppy water but just about when we had given up spotting any dolphins we found a small pod of about 15 dolphins. We stayed with them for quite a while and whilst the photo opportunities were difficult as the boat was pitching about and the dolphins weren't coming out of the water/waves very much - the experience was exceptional. A real treat for us all and very emotional. We will be back next year. Thank you. Deborah, Paul, Lauren & Bronte xx
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