Dolphins in Laguna Beach
@DeborahDiane (40847)
Laguna Woods, California
June 7, 2017 5:49pm CST
According to local marine biologists, there is a pod of approximately 200 dolphins which live off-shore from Laguna Beach. This is a good thing, because they say that sharks avoid areas where there are a large number of dolphins.
We only occasionally see the dolphins, however. When we do, it is an exceptional treat. Although I have seen them at all times of the year, they seem to be most common in the spring and summer.
Above is a photo I took showing a few dolphins quite near shore! There were children playing and swimmers in the water nearby, so everyone was thrilled to see the dolphins!
I will add another photo under my first comment. 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@DeborahDiane wow! they're really close to the shore line, aint they?
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@valmnz - Dolphins are such wonderful animals. They often feel very comfortable around people, too. I am adding another photo of them here. They are in the lower right-hand corner.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@crazyhorseladycx - Yes, they come very close to shore. I have seen them swim around the stairs of a hotel that is at the water's edge at high tide. I have also seen them go right up to people in the water. It is amazing!
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@LadyDuck - You are right that dolphins have been known to help humans on many occasions, even when we do not deserve the help!
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@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
8 Jun 17
The picture is awesome. You are really lucky that you could see the Dolphins. We have no such facility here.
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@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
9 Jun 17
@DeborahDiane Dolphins looks great even if they are wild dolphins. 
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@dpk262006 - These are wild dolphins in the ocean. Sometimes, though, they come very close to shore. It is very exciting when that happens.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@dpk262006 - Thanks! I love the dolphins who live in the ocean near our home!
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@minx267 (15526)
• Hartford, Connecticut
12 Jun 17
I've been to California once on Vacation..
And we had a place on block from the beach in Oceanside.
One morning I was up at 6am and i took a stroll on the beach while my Aunt slept in
And I saw Dolphins jumping in the the surf.. and like there was no one else around me to witness it.
It was really surreal. but I am glad I got to experience it!
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@minx267 (15526)
• Hartford, Connecticut
13 Jun 17
@DeborahDiane I bet. I wish I lived closer to some place I could see them all the time like that..
It was definitely a great memory for me.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Jun 17
@minx267 - I hope you have the opportunity to see them again one of these days!
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Jun 17
@minx267 - What a magical memory. No matter how often I see them, it is very special to me.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
10 Jun 17
dolphins here in my country are somewhat abused when they are shown in circus.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
10 Jun 17
@ridingbet - I am so sorry to hear that dolphins are abused in your country. We have animal shows here in the U.S. that also use dolphins and many people think that is a form of abuse, too.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 17
@ridingbet - I have heard of similar cases where trainers were killed or seriously injured by the animals they trained. It is sad, because the animals are usually just doing what comes naturally to them.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
12 Jun 17
@DeborahDiane yes, and they are acting on their instincts for survival, and food as well.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
7 Nov 17
@Hannihar - I love dolphins, too. They are such joyful sea mammals!
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
10 Jun 17
@DeborahDiane That's my first time to learn it. And it gives me another good impression from the dolphins.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@youless - Yes, sharks avoid large groups of dolphins ... which is good for people swimming near dolphins.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
10 Jun 17
@youless - I'm glad you like dolphins, too.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
7 Jun 17
I wonder why the sharks avoid the dolphins. Could it be their sonar?
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@TiarasOceanView - I think that dolphins see sharks as a threat to their offspring, so dolphins will form groups and attack sharks, driving them away. They have been known to drive them away from people, too. I know there are no guarantees, but I always feel safer when there are dolphins in the water.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@DeborahDiane Dolphins are a beautiful creature.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@TiarasOceanView - Yes, they are beautiful, graceful and quite intelligent!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
8 Jun 17
These are so much fun to watch. We humans might be entertainment to them too!
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@PatZAnthony - I have often wondered the same thing. When I have visited zoos or animal parks, I often wonder what the animals think when they look at those "strange creatures" that pass by every day. Once, when I was out horseback riding, a young coyote pup sat by the side of the trail with its mouth open. I think it was wondering what kind of creature had two heads! LOL
@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@DeborahDiane unless it is super hot outside I wouldn't care for chilly water.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@Tampa_girl7 - The Pacific Ocean is a little chilly, but many people do swim in it. I love to spend time on the beach, however, the year around.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
8 Jun 17
what a treat fer certain! so glad ya were able to snag some shots 'f these wonderful mammals :)
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@crazyhorseladycx - I was very lucky to get those photos. Usually, my phone is in my pocket and, by the time I open the camera app, they are out of sight. I really enjoyed seeing them!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@DeborahDiane i'd been so mesmerized i'd forgotten i'd a camera, lol. so glad ya did get to see 'em'n also capture their breathtakin' images then share 'em with 's folks here.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@crazyhorseladycx - Sometimes that has happened to me ... I get so caught up in looking at the animals in the water that I forget to take a photo. I have also seen whales, sea lions, and a seal. I have never seen sharks, but they also lurk in our Southern California waters. They show them on the news when they are photographed from helicopters. Scary!
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@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
10 Jun 17
I heard dolphins seem to scare sharks away! Why?
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
10 Jun 17
@antonbunot - They are protecting their offspring from the sharks, so they group together and attack the sharks. Almost any creature will attack predators in order to protect their offspring, and sharks are definitely predators.
@sallypup (69181)
• Centralia, Washington
9 Jun 17
@DeborahDiane If I lived in your area I would be at the beach a lot, too.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@sallypup - Being at the beach enriches my life. I'm sure I will live longer because of it.
@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@sallypup - There is something so refreshing about spending a day at the beach. Most the year I am there at least once a week, and often several times a week.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@just4him - The wild dolphins are amazing. I have seen them swim right up to people standing in the water. The dolphins seem completely unafraid and it is always such a treat to see them!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Jun 17
@DeborahDiane I'm sure it is.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@marlina - I'm glad you enjoyed the picture!
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@Deepizzaguy (122187)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jun 17
Thank you for sharing the story of the dolphins at Laguna Beach.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@Deepizzaguy - I hope you enjoyed the dolphin picture. I love to see them. It always makes my day!
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Jun 17
That must have been quite a sight!
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@JohnRoberts - I am always stunned when I see dolphins swim right up to people. It's amazing!
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