Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Sighting evidence at Cardigan Bay, Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Photo: Frank Krasovec · CC BY-NC
Cardigan Bay's resident population of over 300 bottlenose dolphins is one of only two such populations in the UK and is protected under European law as a Special Area of Conservation. Individuals are identified by researchers from the Sea Watch Foundation and many have been known for decades, with documented family lineages and distinct behavioural personalities. Snorkel encounters in the bay are among the most reliable cetacean interactions available in British waters without leaving the shore zone.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Bottlenose Dolphin is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.