Photo: Keola/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual super pod.)
However, the team onboard were pleasantly surprised to find dolphins all around them.
The team thought there were maybe several hundred dolphins at first.
Photo: Keola/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual super pod.)
Once we put the drone up, I was just blown away …
I kept saying: Look at my screen.
Look at my screen.
Look how many there are, recalls Brodsky.
It just blows my mind every time.
It never gets old.
Rissos dolphins are easily recognized by their distinctive white scars, which cover their bodies over time.
The super pod sighting is incredibly rare, giving new insights into the marine mammals fascinating behavior.
This particular dolphin species is naturally curious and often approaches boats to investigate.
They were just having a great time.
So they were breaching everywhere… tail slapping, coming right over to the boat, she says.
They looked like they were having a big party.
As the dolphins playfully surrounded the boat, the team navigated with extra care.
You dont want to make any abrasive manoeuvres and potentially injure an animal.
Thats of course the last thing you ever want to do, Brodsky explains.
So we just cruise along with them.
It was an incredible experience.
Check out footage of the super pod below and find more from Monterey Bay Whale Watchs adventures onInstagram.
