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Rare Mega-Pod of 7,000 Dolphins Spotted Off San Diego

11/6/2025

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A whale-watching boat off San Diego captured a rare mega-pod of dolphins estimated between 2,000 and 7,000.
Domenic Biagini, owner of Gone Whale Watching San Diego, described the sight as breathtaking.
The encounter indicates mega-pods form under conditions such as abundant food or predator protection.
Typical dolphin pods consist of 100 to 500 individuals.
Winter is the best season for spotting these large groups.

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Story summary

A whale-watching boat off San Diego captured a rare mega-pod of dolphins estimated between 2,000 and 7,000.
Domenic Biagini, owner of Gone Whale Watching San Diego, described the sight as breathtaking.
The encounter indicates mega-pods form under conditions such as abundant food or predator protection.
Typical dolphin pods consist of 100 to 500 individuals.
Winter is the best season for spotting these large groups.