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The conservation society asks that anyone who spots a Risso’s dolphin, or any other unusual marine animal, contact them at sightings@amseas.org or by calling the hotline at 631-369-9829.

Risso’s dolphins are the most infrequently seen. In March, a group of 100 Risso’s dolphin were seen off Dana Point.

Risso’s dolphins are typically found in deeper water. Necropsies on all three are pending. “It’s not unusual. The old, the sick, and the injured wash in and that’s how it is.

Risso’s dolphins, which can measure 10-plus feet, are robust cetaceans that typically travel in groups of between 10 and 30. They’re born with dark skin that lightens to a pale gray as they age.