The hypnotic dance of 70 dolphins with their puppies in the Gulf of Asinara is the most exciting thing you will see today

In the Gulf of the Asinarainside the Pelagos sanctuarya rare and precious event for biodiversity was documented: the sighting of a group of approx 70 common dolphins (Delphinus Delphis), including numerous puppies, in the section known as Canyon di Castelsardo.

The report comes from the scientific team of Sea Me Sardiniaengaged in the activities of the project “The cetaceans of the Castelsardo canyon“, Supported by the Municipalities of Castelsardo and Sorso and financed by the Ministry of the Environment.

Despite the name, the common dolphin It is far from widespread: in Mediterranean The species is classified as “In danger of extinction” from the IUcn. The drastic decline is due to various factors, such as the excessive fishingThe Degradation of the habitat and the accidental deaths caused by fishing tools. Spot such a large group, with many females accompanied by childrenrepresents an encouraging signal for the survival of the species and for conservation efforts.

A rich ecosystem to be protected

During the excursion, the researchers collected acoustic data, photographic images and filming with dronesessential to study distribution, behaviors And use of the habitat by the cetaceans. The same mission also documented the presence of striatte stenle (Stenella Coeruleoalba)also accompanied by puppies, a sign that the area is an important Natural nursery For different marine species.

In addition to the cetaceans, specimens of Marina turtle (Caretta Caretta) And Mobula (Mobula Mobular)both species considered of conservation interest. Castelsardo’s canyon, thanks to its ecological wealth, is confirmed as one of the strategic points for the Study of the MEGAFAUNA MARINA.

The role of the Pelagos sanctuary

Established in 1999, the Pelagos sanctuary is a vast protected marine area that extends between Italy, France and Principality of Monaco. The goal is protect an ecosystem shared by concrete threats such as nautical traffic, plastic pollution and the impact of human activities. The project is not limited to marine monitoring, but also aims to raise awareness of local communities, so that the protection of this natural wealth becomes a collective responsibility.