Respect
Dolphins and Porpoises
It is incredibly exciting to see dolphins and porpoises around our coasts. Bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises are commonly seen around Wales. They spend most of their time here feeding and breeding, due to our nourishing and nurturing seas. There are other species of whales and dolphins, such as the Minke whale or Risso’s dolphin, which can be seen at certain times of year or come to spend their time feeding in our rich waters. Wherever you see them, spending time watching is rewarding and to get the most out of the experience it is important that they are not disturbed.
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How to interact with Dolphins and Porpoise
Dolphins & Porpoise: keep together
Dolphins & Porpoise: reduce speed
Dolphins & Porpoise: signs of distress
How to look after Dolphins and Porpoises
Dolphins love to stay in groups, especially when there are young or have calves among them; make sure you don’t split them up by driving through them.
Did you know that dolphins and porpoises can get scared if you come too close. If you see them changing speed and direction quickly, slapping their tails/fins on the water or staying underwater for a long time, you are probably too close and disturbing them. Move away slowly
