Boom - and then we had beautiful blue! Our first launch of June (yes it been super quiet for the dolphin team) and we were blessed with calm seas and friendly dolphins. Unlike our previous launches recently which found large mixed pods of 20 - 80 dolphins in the bay, today we observed two small nursery pods.
Image: Flat sea and golden light as the sun comes up.
In Ponta bay Silva was observed, while in Malongane Gilly and her babe were seen with Ritz and two other young. It was not long before they approached the boat and started milling around - a good indication that they were happy for a visit.
Images 1: Sociable dolfriends 2: Observing without disturbing 3: Direct approach 4: Up-close to wild dolfriends 5: Bass between surfacing dolphins.
Slipping in we were welcomed by the small pod of 5 dolfriends who spent time between circle swims and pottering down below were they could be seen belly rubbing on sand and towards the end, inspecting a large bass who had made his way off the reef.
Thank you to our guests who made this encountour possible and thank you to the local #dolphinsofponta for being so accommodating!
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Did you know you can adopt a Dolphin of Ponta through the Society for Dolphin Conservation - Germany https://www.delphinschutz.org/pate-werden/mosambik. By adopting a family line you directly assist in research and conservation of dolphins!
