So few dolphins in the Med these days.

[TonyMS]

W coast of Sardinia, near Capo Pecora, had a pod of 6 to 8 playing between our 2 hulls for what must have been 15 mins.

Also, crossing from Minorca a couple of weeks ago we saw a turtle, at least 70 miles from the nearest land.

Tony MS

 

[Chuteman]

Three Sightings -

Dodecanese - Bet Kos and Astipalaia - small pod
Cyclades - Pelo = Bet Milos & Monemvasia - small pod on calm west bound day and big pod on "lively" east bound day that stayed around for a long time

Have some photos but too big to post here and have not uploaded to sharing site yet

 

[tri39]

Very few this year. Just one pod halway between Cavtat and Brindisis. Two turtles though, one outside and one inside the Amvrakia gulf. Two years ago we had a very large dolphin swimming upside down under the bow as we sailed fast into filthy Pula harbour!

 

[Mad Pad]

Plenty in Porto Montenegro,the American Navy are there training them.Flew the whole outfit in in large transport aircraft..black ribs,dolphins,pens and personnel.

 

[AndrewB]

Dolphins are carnivores, preying on fish, squid and crustaceans. They like to go where their food supplies are richest. Not surprisingly they tend to disappear from fished-out areas.

It's one of the best experiences of sailing to have them come and play with your boat. I've often wondered why dolphins, like other carnivores and omnivores such as dogs, cats and monkeys are playful, while herbivores are not.

 

[Mrs Springy]

Baby Dolphin!

We've seen plenty of dolphins around the Balearics this summer and a few pilot whales too.

Yesterday, whilst crossing the Canal de Mallorca about 2/3 of the way across heading for Ibiza, four dolphins came to play off the bow, along with one baby dolphin. I hadn't seen a baby dolphin before - a very special moment

 

[Terra-Loon]

Torbay, last week...