MARYLAND – Have you spotted any dolphins on the water lately? These beautiful creatures have been reported all across the Chesapeake Bay this week including:
- Potomac River
- Patuxent River
- St. Mary’s River
- Miles River
- Choptank River
- Harris Creek
- Nomini Bay
Out on the water this summer? Keep your eyes peeled
You might just spot these playful visitors exploring the bay!
Remember: If you spot dolphins, observe from a safe distance and never attempt to touch or feed them. Let’s continue to keep our marine friends safe and happy!
Report your dolphin sightings
Join 14,600 DolphinWatchers in and around Chesapeake Bay by signing up and logging into the app via iPhone, Android, or the ChesapeakeDolphinWatch website. View the locations of recent and past dolphin sightings on a map, as well as images DolphinWatchers have submitted. By tracking the occurrence of dolphins and their movements, we’ll gain a better understanding of how bottlenose dolphins use the Bay and how to protect them in our local waters.
All photos from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science website.…