We were lucky enough to spot the South West’s resident inshore pod of bottlenose dolphins yesterday from the cliffs of Porthcurno, Cornwall, Whilst out on our daily walk. The inshore group is thought to consist of thirty six animals but it looks like this could be growing, look carefully, is that a mum and calf?…
It’s that time of year when some of our marine wildlife is really going to need a little help from their friends, it’s seal pupping time! We are blessed to see Atlantic Grey Seals around our Cornish coast, but these guys don’t have an easy existence. They are under threat from pollution, entanglement from lost…
Sunfish or Mola, which in Latin means milestone, that somewhat describes their appearance, are a curious but amazing visitor to our coast. Arriving in mid to late summer. They can be seen lying on the water surface with their dorsal fin slowly flapping to and fro. Strange behaviour you may think, but nature has it’s…
It’s always a joy to see these guys. Tricky to photograph, they pop to the surface to take a breath and then they’re gone again. Mounts Bay in Cornwall is such a special place for them. Studies have shown the ratio of calfs to adults is one of, if not the, highest in the world.…
