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Cornish Marine Life

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Cetaceans - Dolphins, Whales and Porpoise

We see a variety of Cetacean species on our Sea Safaris: the Harbour Porpoises are often seen around the Manacles Reef; we search for Common Dolphins in offshore areas and Bottlenose Dolphins in inshore areas; and look out for Risso's Dolphins but they slightly rarer around the coast. Minke whales are also a treat to see but rare visitors to Falmouth.

   

Sharks

At least 21 species of Sharks can be found in British waters with Blue, Shortfin Mako, Thresher and Porbeagle being among species either resident or seasonal to Cornish Shores. However, it is for the Basking Shark, the second largest fish in the world that Cornwall is famous.

Seals

We can see resident Atlantic Grey Seals on a large number of our sea safaris either basking on rocks or swimming in the sea close to shore. Sometimes they seem to be as curious of us as we are of them!

Birds

We are lucky to have a rich variety of habitats on our doorstop, attracting many different species of birds, both as residents and migrants passing through. Rugged cliffs, muddy creeks, salt-marsh, sandy and rocky shores, sheltered coves and freshwater means a wide range of species can be seen on our trips:
Gannet
Fulmar
Peregrine Falcon
Guillemot
Cormorants and Shags

Bring your binoculars and see how many species you can spot!

 

Other wildlife

At different times of the year we can find other species of wildlife on our Sea Safaris such as the strange looking Sunfish, a disc shaped fish that can grow up to 2 metres in diameter.
Jellyfish are quite often seen in the summer months.
We never quite know what we might find as sea temperatures change, as more and more unusual species are being found around our Cornish Shores