Today we had a great encounter with a very large group of Striped dolphins while exploring along Costa Adeje. Striped dolphins are an oceanic species of dolphin usually found offshore in the open ocean in groups that can be several hundred individuals.
The group of Striped dolphins we observed this morning in Tenerife was estimated to be over 200 individuals. This was a very active group with a lot of synchronised porpoising and even some jumping and dancing on the tail fin – an unusual behaviour we have only seen with the Striped dolphins.
As we observed the Striped dolphins we noticed several groups of Pilot whales in the area. It is not uncommon to see different dolphin species swimming around and sometimes interacting with the resident Pilot whales here in Tenerife. An exciting and uncommon sighting this morning along Costa Adeje with several hundred Striped dolphins!
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We are a small group of Marine Biologists, Naturalists and Photographers living in Tenerife. When we don't have whale and dolphin watching tours you will find us out on the boat, exploring all the amazing marine wildlife of Costa Adeje, Tenerife. We love what we do, we support research and conservation projects and we hope you will join us.