Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Uncle Larry Announces A Maternity Pod

Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Uncle Larry Announces A Maternity Pod 

I was hanging with Uncle Larry and Jagger, 2 male dolphins for about an hour when Uncle Larry came out of the water then started chuffing.  Dolphins communicate in many ways, one is by chuffing.  Chuffing is when they blow with intensity repeatedly.  

I wasn’t sure why so I asked him and also looked around to make sure I wasn’t in his way and that there wasn’t any danger in the area. In the past, I had a dolphin swim at me chuffing with serious intensity turns out he was warning me about a shark.  I felt his urgency, and backed up to the shallow water when I saw the shark.  

About 2 minutes later, several momma dolphins and their calves swam into the lagoon.  It was like a reunion, they all hugged and connected then the maternity pod left in a flash. The boys stayed for a bit longer to enjoy a few more mullet before heading out.  

Uncle Larry

Uncle Larry

Uncle Larry chuffing

Uncle Larry chuffing

Maternity pod ( Moms and their calves)