Is Cardigan Bay Bottlenose Dolphin Season happening right now?
As of today, peak season now, through ~August 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Cardigan Bay hosts a resident population of common bottlenose dolphins that are regularly seen from boats and headlands.
Sightings occur year-round but dolphin numbers and encounter rates are highest in late spring and summer, when calves are present and tour operators run frequent trips.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| New Quay Harbour (commercial boat trips) |
| Mwnt Headland (shore-based viewing) |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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