September 16, 2026
2 species · 1,626 counted; additional uncounted · Newport Beach, Dana Point
| Species | Reported | By harbour | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common dolphin | 1,501 counted; additional uncounted | Newport Beach: 1,501 · Dana Point: Present, count unknown | Daily |
| Bottlenose dolphin | 125 | Newport Beach: 125 | Regular |
Records are grouped by the source report date, not collection day. Counts include only numerical reports; present-but-uncounted sightings are listed separately. These are operator-reported observations, not deduplicated individual animals. See methodology. Machine-readable copy: /sightings.json.
Source report dates: Newport Whales 2026-09-15 · Davey's Locker 2026-09-16 · Dana Wharf 2026-09-16