World news and discussion on TalkFuse.
Flippin’ fun: Dolphins spotted playing off the coast of Sunderland
A group of around eight dolphins, including calves and adults, was seen leaping and swimming near Roker Pier off Sunderland on Monday. The sighting delighted local resident Anthony Skordis, who went to the pier after hearing dolphins had been seen earlier.
Dolphins, usually bottlenose, are regularly spotted off the Tyne and Wear coast, particularly in summer. Pods in the area can number from 10 to 40, with sightings also reported at Tynemouth’s Longsands beach, King Edward’s Bay and the Tyne Estuary.
In short
- Around eight dolphins were seen near Roker Pier.
- The group included calves and adults.
- Bottlenose dolphins regularly appear along the coast in summer.
Explained simply
Dolphins are marine mammals that live in groups called pods. Bottlenose dolphins are among the species regularly seen off the Tyne and Wear coast, where groups can include adults and calves.
Sightings have been reported around Sunderland and nearby beaches and estuaries, including Roker Pier, Tynemouth and the Tyne Estuary. They offer a glimpse of wildlife living close to the region’s coastline.