This November, which brings more of September, has transformed the seaside into an attraction even in the off-season. Hotels open all year round had no shortage of tourists, especially since it was also the school holidays, but it seems that nature continues to call Romanians to the seaside. During this period, entire families of dolphins put on a show very close to the seaside. In addition to two video clips, one captured by the www.funkytravel.ro team , the second by Omul cu Branhii , we also spoke with specialist Adrian Bâlbă to find out why we have this daily show.
Images taken by Omul de Branhii near the Constanța Casino
The clip you will see below was captured the other day right next to the cliff. As you will notice, the dolphin specimens really put on a show.
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The second clip is captured near Neversea Beach. Three dolphins appeared to be playing/hunting close to shore.
There is a good chance you will spot bottlenose dolphins, the largest dolphins in the Black Sea
Three species of marine mammals live in the Black Sea .
Common dolphin - Delphinus delphis ponticus
The turbot – Tursiops truncatus ponticus
Porpoise – Phocoena phocoena relicta
Here are the explanations of the veterinarian, doctor of veterinary medical sciences, Adrian Bâlbă about the presence of dolphins so close to the seashore.
According to marine biologists, the bottlenose dolphin has a characteristically shaped dorsal fin, wide at the base, high and sickle-shaped. The pectoral fins are short, and the caudal is concave, with a well-marked median notch in the posterior part. Surface breathing is very frequent (every 15 seconds), each lasting one second. Dark gray on the back, lighter flanks, white or pinkish abdomen; the transition from the dark color of the dorsal part to the light color of the ventral part is progressive, without a clear limit. At birth it is 0,9 - 1 m; adults reach 2,5-3,5 m (males) and 2,3-3,2 m (females). It is a common species in the Mediterranean and Black Seas . A nektonic species, predominantly benthic, approaching the shoreline especially in spring. It is found in small groups of 4-10 individuals, above the continental slope, and groups larger than 25 individuals are common in offshore areas. It swims at a speed of approximately 33 km/h. Females reach sexual maturity between 5-12 years and males starting at 10 years. The gestation period is 12 months. Estimated longevity is 25-30 years. It can descend to depths of up to 90-100 m. Mature specimens feed on benthic and pelagic fish, shrimp, crabs and mollusks. It can also feed on large fish (mullet). An adult dolphin can consume between 8 and 15 kg of food daily.
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