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lions and dolphins exhibited a high behavioral correlation in surface-feeding and
traveling, and, to a lesser extent, socializing.
2.1.3.5 Results of Study of Sea Lions and Dolphins
In 49 sightings, sea lions synchronized surface-feeding behavior with dolphins 89%
of the time [9]. Dolphins were rarely observed approaching or separating from sea
lions. Forty-five sightings featured observations of one species clearly approaching
the other, and 95.5% of the time sea lions made the initial approach [9]. Sea lions
separated from the aggregation 97.6% of the time. Approach and separation by the
sea lions were observed during traveling and feeding 80% and 73.3% of the time,
respectively. Observations from the surface ...