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Dolphin stampede wows whale watchers

Around 300 dolphins were caught on camera as they travelled at rapid speeds near Dana Point in southern California.

Also known as porpoising, the dolphins leap so fast they spend more time in the air than in the water.

Video produced by Mattea Bubalo

12 August 2020

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Beached dolphin helped back out to sea

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight

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NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland

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Dolphins at Branksome Chine

Sunrise dolphins delight coastal walkers

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