What does a Pacific white-sided dolphin look like?
• Pacific white-sided dolphins are so named because of the white colouration on their sides and underneath. They are dark grey on top and have a pale gray streak along each side, that starts narrow above the eyes and then widens towards the tail. They have small dark beaks and dark rings around their eyes. • Adult females can weigh 85-145 kg, and reach lengths of 1.7-2.4 m. • Males can weigh up to 198 kg, and reach lengths of up to 2.5 m. Where can you find Pacific white-sided dolphins? • Pacific white-sided dolphins are found throughout the temperate waters of the North Pacific Ocean from Japan to North America, and from the coasts of Alaska down to Baja, Mexico. How many Pacific white-sided dolphins are there? • In the entire North Pacific, there are estimated to be approximately 900,000 Pacific white-sided dolphins. • Dolphins travel in groups throughout their lives. • In B.C., Pacific white-sided dolphins are usually encountered in groups of 10 – 100 animals, although some groups h