A tour company operating off the coast of New South Wales, Australia, has released striking footage showing young dolphins swimming in open ocean waters near Port Stephens.
The video, filmed by Dolphin Swim Australia, captures them in their natural habitat as they glide alongside tour vessels and leap above the water's surface. The company runs excursions from Nelson Bay into Pacific Ocean waters, where visitors typically encounter common dolphins that live far from shore. Unlike dolphins that inhabit the sheltered waters inside Port Stephens harbor, these are oceanic animals that spend most of their time in open water and are known for being highly social, agile, and curious creatures.
Common dolphins are characterized by their slender bodies and long, prominent beaks. They are found in waters off many Australian states and territories, primarily in offshore areas.
Dolphin Swim Australia emphasizes that the animals featured in their footage are wild dolphins. The company does not feed them or chase them to encourage interaction, and the dolphins are free to choose whether to approach the boats and swimmers or continue on their way.
