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MARINE MAMMALS OF PALMYRA ATOLL

Students had a rare opportunity to observe melon-headed whales (Peponocephala electra) above and below water.

We were met by schools of melon-headed whales and bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) on our tuna tagging expeditions, and later after a reef snorkel.  

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