Aug 22, 2024 · Dolphin pod performs acrobatic jumps off the coast of San Diego When a whale watching group went out on the waters off San Diego, a pod of bottlenose dolphins stole the show with a...

Aug 21, 2024 · A pod of bottlenose dolphins off the coast of San Diego leapt as high as two stories, thrilling whale watchers nearby.

Aug 21, 2024 · When a whale watching group went out on the waters off San Diego, a pod of bottlenose dolphins stole the show with a spectacular performance. David Muir has the story. https://trib.al/vazz3nC

Feb 25, 2025 · SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California boat captain has captured rare video of a super pod of more than 2,000 dolphins breaching off the coast of Monterey Bay, including the more elusive northern right whale dolphin.

Jan 29, 2025 · A "super pod" of more than 1,500 dolphins was filmed jumping and gliding off the coast of California, with the unusual sight stretching for miles across the horizon on Friday morning.

Dolphins jump out of the water using powerful tail muscles to propel themselves upwards, and then use their flippers to control their direction and landing. They also use their streamlined bodies and the momentum of their jump to launch themselves high into the air.

Jan 29, 2025 · Talty said the super pod appeared to be multiple groups of dolphins coming together to socialize. They were jumping out of the water, swimming close to the boat, and slapping their tails.

Aug 21, 2024 · A pod of dolphins was spotted catching some serious air last week off the coast of San Diego, with footage of the aquatic aerobics already racking up millions of views on social media.

Feb 25, 2025 · A California boat captain has captured rare video of a super pod of more than 2,000 dolphins off the coast of Monterey Bay. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. ... “When they jump, they look ...

Jumping offers dolphins a better vantage point for navigation, especially in murky waters. By leaping, they can gain a clearer view of the ocean’s surface and obstacles, enhancing their ability to orient themselves and locate schools of fish or other dolphins.