Common Dolphins in the Gibraltar Bay
It’s a protected safety area for the common dolphins
Common dolphins (also referred to as short-beaked common dolphins) are an offshore species but often come close to shore to feed. They are highly social and normally found in groups, travelling at speed and frequently leaping from the water. They feed mainly on fish and will work together to herd their prey into a ball.
The Bay of Gibraltar, also known as Bay of Algeciras, is a bay at the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula. It is around 10 km (6.2 mi) long by 8 km (5.0 mi) wide, covering an area of some 75 km2 (29 sq mi), with a depth of up to 400 m (1,300 ft) in the centre of the bay. It opens to the south into the Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea. Thanks to Gibraltar Dolphin adventures

Chris Summerfield Photography