A massive group of dolphins was recently spotted off California’s Central Coast, participating in what researchers say was likely a “big social gathering” that amassed a crowd of the aquatic mammals over 1,500 strong.

A miles-long cluster of dolphins was filmed leaping and gliding across Carmel Bay, forming an unusual "super pod" of more than 1,500 of the marine creatures.

A rare super pod of over 1,500 dolphins was filmed on California’s central coast, creating an unforgettable sight for whale watchers and marine biologists.