Tursiops Truncatus Collection (page 6)

Central America, Honduras. Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). These dolphins are found in all of the worlds seas with the exception of the polar oceans

Dolphin education
MODEL RELEASED. Dolphin education. Woman swimming with a dolphin as part of a Dolphin Quest activity. Dolphin Quest is an organisation devoted to public education and conservation of marine wildlife

Dolphin and swimmer
Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) playing with a swimmer. The bottlenose dolphin is distributed around the globe, with the exception of the polar oceans and inland seas

Bottlenose dolphin jumping out of water
Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) jumping out of water, Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP), San Diego, USA. The NMMP trains dolphins

Dolphin training, Navy Marine Mammal Program, San Diego, USA. A bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) lying on a mat. The dolphin has just beached itself by launching out of the water

US Navy bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) being transported on an inflatable naval boat during operations in the Arabian Gulf

Dolphin X-ray. Technician examining a digital X- ray of a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP), San Diego, USA

Dolphin ultrasound. Technician examining the ultrasound scan from a pregnant bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP), San Diego, USA

US Navy Marine Mammal Program, San Diego, USA. This Navy facility researches and trains sea mammals to perform underwater tasks that help the military

Juvenile Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) swimming. Photographed in the Eastern Caribbean. Photographed on Little Bahama Bank, Grand Bahama

Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) Caribbean Sea near Roatan, Honduras (RF)

Whaler shark with group of bottlenose dolphins. (Tursiops truncatus and Carcharhinus altimus). Galapagos Islands
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Tobermory Bay - home of Balamory TV show
Nic Davies / SpecialistStock

Offshore type bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) surfacing in the midriff region of the Gulf of California
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Three adult Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) breaching together, socialising in the Moray Firth, Scotland
Charlie Phillips / SplashdownDirect

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) breaches sideways on a very backlit morning, Moray Firth, Scotland
Charlie Phillips / SplashdownDirect

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"Tursiops truncatus, commonly known as the Bottlenose dolphin, is a fascinating marine mammal that never fails to captivate our hearts. Whether it's playing in the waves of an oil tanker at Port Aransas or breaching in the evening light of Moray Firth, these dolphins are truly a sight to behold. In the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Honduras, two Bottle-nosed Dolphins gracefully leap through the water, showcasing their agility and grace. Their acrobatic displays bring joy to all who witness them. At Dolphin Reef, a dolphin trainer interacts with a Bottlenose Dolphin, forming an incredible bond built on trust and mutual respect. These intelligent creatures possess remarkable cognitive abilities and can be trained for various tasks. Caribbean Sea becomes home to another breathtaking scene as a Common Bottlenose Dolphin jumps high into the air near Roatan Island in Honduras. Its majestic display against the backdrop of turquoise waters leaves us in awe. Known for their incredible speed, these dolphins can reach up to 65 km per hour while swimming through water effortlessly. It's no wonder they're often seen leaping out of water with such energy and enthusiasm. Even when resting underwater or simply gliding along peacefully beneath its surface, Tursiops truncatus exudes tranquility and beauty that is unmatched by any other creature in its habitat. Whether it's witnessing two Bottle-nosed dolphins breaching together off Bay Islands or observing them at sunrise as they emerge from beneath the surface - each encounter with these magnificent creatures reminds us of just how precious our oceans are. " Note.