Dolphins and whales
Dolphin encounter and whale watching, Black River
Rivière Noire · Black River
AI-generated imageA trip out to sea with two subjects, off Black River: dolphins and whales. Dolphins are mostly seen off the west coast of Mauritius, where two species occur, the bottlenose and the spinner dolphin, often travelling in pods of around twenty. The waters off the west of Mauritius are where whales are most often observed: sperm whales all year round, humpback whales from July to November, during their migration. On any given day, their presence cannot be commanded.
Highlights
- The bottlenose and the spinner dolphin
- Sperm whales all year round, humpback whales from July to November
Good to know
- Dolphin and whale watching is regulated in Mauritius and is done with a licensed provider.
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