Within the Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve there are 4 species of Dolphins that are seen regularly throughout the year. Small dark eye patches.
Indian Ocean Bottlenose dolphins together with the endangered Humpback dolphin are both cross border species who are regularly sighted moving between the iSimangaliso Kosi Bay Sanctuary and the Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve. The Dolphins of Ponta ID project has been on-going with 300 dolphins identified and lineage tracing back 5 generations on some individuals!
* Inshore Bottlenose Dolph
21/02/2026
Remember Herme our local humpback dolphin? Well, he is featured in this educational video as we supplied the in-water footage! 🙌
🐬 He shows face at 00:20
The Humpbacks of Goa Goa is a major hotspot for the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin that occurs within 2 km of the coastline, yet remains a mystery to most. Goan waters ...
20/01/2026
News on Lucy.
19/07/2025
Help us pick a name for Bo's new babe! Check the options below.
14/07/2025
Yes......a little more to the layer of protection afforded to us! We, the Dolphins of Ponta are overjoyed at this news and hope that this is the final nail in the coffin for the Port development that was planned in our home!
14/07/2025
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Today is and we’re shining a spotlight on Herme the humpback who has been visiting our waters frequently these days! 🐬
Herme remains the most frequently sighted humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) in the area.
Unlike other humpback dolphins, Herme lives closely with our local bottlenose dolfriends, often appearing male groups and in mixed pods during our tours.
A study was done on his whistle which combined underwater video and acoustic recordings, documenting Herme’s distinctive and unique whistle. 🔍
👉 View full publication here: bit.ly/3Id8xhQ
You might be lucky enough to spot him on a tour with us. 💙
Gesellschaft zur Rettung der Delphine e.V. (GRD)
Dolphins of Ponta
Hudonet
13/06/2025
25/05/2025
When the local Dolphins of Ponta are far and few between, there normally is a reason....
29/10/2024
Dolphin Diary 261024 - while we were having a great bout of conscious interaction with a little nursery pod, Dallas captured these males - having a good go at each other.
There is a school of thought that suggests dolphins have a prehensile p***s - which means they can grip, grasp swivel and extend.
Image 1: P***s erect
Image 2: Male p***s pouch swell (lack of better word😂)
26/09/2024
Deeply in awe of the beautiful pan-tropical spotted dolphin at Dolphin Encountours Research Center.
24/09/2024
Well helloooo there....
Getting up close with Billy and the boys!