Risso’s and bottlenose to end the day

The afternoon continued with the same mood, good sea state conditions and relaxed animals, especially the Risso’s dolphins which we encountered not far from the coast while resting. The group included a very old individual showing a white dorsal fin, and also two juveniles with their darker coloration and almost no scars on their bodies and dorsal fins. We could enjoy the quietness of the scene while listening to their breaths when coming up at the surface. More action, on the other hand, was involved when we were in the company of bottlenose dolphins. Leaps, tail-slaps and quicker movements, but also many squeaks and whistles that could be heard when we put the hydrophone in the water.

 

Another nice day spent with nature 😊

 

 

 

 

Arianna Cecchetti

About Arianna Cecchetti

Arianna is a Marine Biologist and was Main Guide at TERRA AZUL since 2009, and Technical & Scientific Director until 2018. Originally from Italy, she sees herself more as a world citizen. Arianna deserves the very best, and we hope she can come back to share her passion for the sea with us again.