It was one of those beautiful dolphin diving days! As we were readying the boat - dolphins could be seen surfing the waves rolling off Ponta Point.
Not long after we launched did we find ourselves in the company of a large pod of some 40 dolphins that included 9 dyads (mom and offspring pairs) including Savanna, Blossom and Silva with her first born!
Images 1: Silva and her firstborn 2: Savannah and her calf 3: Savannah and youngster 4: Shiva having a poop - damn were is that sample bottle when you need it, he he 5: Teenagers surfacing from below.
Slipping in we were immediately surrounded by engaging dolphins and what followed was truly humbling as we were singled out for belly up circle swims amongst social bouts down below where teenagers could be seen socialising amongst themselves.
Images: Conscious interaction with the wild bottlenose dolphins of Ponta.
We emerged from the water some 20 minutes later in awe of the close encounter we had had with the local Dolphins of Ponta who took time out of their day to come and spend time with us.
Deepest gratitude to our guests and volunteers who made it possible for us to get out there.
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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!
This was truly a mind blowing and heart stopping encounter. The level of trust seen as they swam within 5 cm of us and turned belly up, floating slowly by with peaceful smiles on their faces, Had to pull my arms in to my sides to make sure not to touch by accident. Humbling doesn't cover it! These guys made this a spectacular experience. Will never forget it.❤️