Two common striped dolphin hybrids were seen swimming in the water.
Two dolphins which are a hybrid of a common dolphin and a striped dolphin have been spotted off the coast of Falmouth
It is believed to the the first time the common striped dolphin hybrids have been reported in the areaTwo hybrid dolphins have been spotted off the coast of Falmouth, Cornwall. They were spotted over the weekend by crew and tourists on a tour boat operated by AK Wildlife Cruises, and were seen swimming with a pod of common dolphins.The Sea Watch Foundation, a national charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises, said it hoped the sighting "will help to raise awareness of the importance of dolphin conservation".It said this was the first time the common striped dolphin hybrids have been reported in the area.
The Sea Watch Foundation said hybridisation between common dolphins and striped dolphins is "relatively uncommon in the UK, but it has been documented in the past". A spokesperson said: "Dolphins are facing a number of threats, including habitat loss, pollution, and overfishing.Follow BBC News South West on
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