Marine Life
Spinner Dolphin
Stenella longirostris
About
Spinner dolphins are the acrobats of Baa Atoll, famous for their spectacular aerial spins — leaping from the water and rotating up to seven times before splashing down. A resident pod frequents the channels around Dharavandhoo, and boat trips regularly encounter groups of 20 to 100 individuals bow-riding and playing in the wake.
Best Season
January — December
Peak Months
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Conservation Status
Least Concern
