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BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN
(Tursiops truncatus)
With the Dolphin, nearly all dorsal fins are unique in size,
shape and colour. They are a large, backward curving, sickle
shaped fin, which can be easily seen as the dolphins surface
to breathe. When the seen at close quarters, tooth rake marks,
nicks and colour shading differences can be observed.
General
Ecology of the Bottlenose Dolphin...
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HARBOUR PORPOISE
(Phocoena phocoena)
The Harbour Porpoise is smaller than the Dolphin and is much
more difficult to identify, but has a distinctive "forward
roll" action when it dives under the surface and has
a small triangular fin. This small, blunt dorsal fin makes
it difficult to notice any discernible markings.
General
Ecology of the Harbour Porpoise...
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MINKE WHALE
(Balaenoptera acutorostrata)
The Minke is noticeable for its small dorsal fin which is
positioned two-thirds of the way along its back and its slow
arch as it dives. If you get really close, you can see the
white coloured bands on the pectoral fins.
General
Ecology of the Minke Whale..
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