In a mesmerizing display of marine beauty, Algoa Bay witnessed a breathtaking event as thousands of common dolphins swam alongside the Raggy Charters – Marine-Eco Cruises vessel on Sunday.
WATCH: THOUSANDS OF DOLPHINS SEEN NEAR ALGOA BAY
The extraordinary encounter took place in the waters near Gqeberha on Sunday, creating a spectacle that left guests on board awe-inspired.
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It was captured on video and shared by Raggy Charters, a renowned marine eco-tourism company known for its conservation efforts and unforgettable sea experiences.
The footage showcases the vast expanse of Algoa Bay coming alive with the energetic presence of these sleek and playful common dolphins.
Guests on the marine cruise were treated to an up-close and personal encounter with these marine mammals as the dolphins gracefully swam alongside the boat, leaping and splashing in a joyous display of their natural behavior.
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GUESTS WERE TREATED TO AN UP-CLOSE AND PERSONAL ENCOUNTER
The video captures the essence of Algoa Bay’s rich marine biodiversity and the unique connection between humans and the enchanting creatures that inhabit these waters.
Algoa Bay, known for its diverse marine life and commitment to marine conservation, once again proves to be a hotspot for awe-inspiring wildlife encounters.
COMMON DOLPHINS ARE THE MOST WIDESPREAD AND ABUNDANT OF ALL THE DOLPHIN SPECIES
According to Raggy Charters, Common Dolphins are the most widespread and abundant of all the dolphin species.
“Common dolphins average about 2 metres in length and 80kg in weight, so they are a relatively medium-sized dolphin.
“They are known for their hourglass, or criss-cross, colouration- they are very dark grey on top, white below, with yellowish and then light grey patterns on their flanks, although there is a regional variety with each pod having slightly different colourings.”
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THESE DOLPHINS ARE USUALLY SEEN IN HUGE GROUPS
Raggy Charters furthermore said these dolphins are usually seen in huge boisterous groups of hundreds or even thousands and love riding the bow waves of boats and breaching out of the water at speed, as they are incredibly energetic.
“They can dive up to 280 metres and hold their breath for up to 8 minutes. Long-beaked common dolphins are often found in shallow, warm coastal waters, and short-beaked common dolphins are more common along shelf edges and in areas with sharp bottom relief, such as seamounts.
“Found in pods of up to 2,000, these group hunters are highly efficient at capturing small shoaling fish such as anchovies, pilchards and krill.”
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THESE DOLPHINS SWIM AT UP TO 60KM/H
Swimming at up to 60km/h speeds, these dolphins hunt down their prey and encircle them, driving the shoal towards the surface and continuously tightening the circle around them.
This baitball often creates a feeding frenzy with penguins, sharks, seabirds, and whales all tucking into the feast.
