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Fernando de Noronha
On Fernando de Noronha, one of the most visited areas is Baía dos Golfinhos (Dolphins' Bay). The reason lies in the very name of the cove, a well-know resting, reproduction and breeding area for spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris). An ocean species, these permanent residents of the waters of that archipelago in the state of Pernambuco may grow two meters long. In their natural habitat, they may live 30 years. Their back is dark grey with light grey stripes, and their belly is white. Gestation period is about 10 months and offspring are born 80 centimeters long. Their most appealing trait, nonetheless, are their airborne acrobatics – hence their nickname, “spinners” – easily reaching three meters above water level and that are a joy to tourists. Usually, the schools of that species start swimming into Baía dos Golfinhos at sunrise, spend there most of the day, and return to the open ocean at day's end in search of food. Around Fernando de Noronha, it is common for schools of spinner dolphins to follow vessels. According to the island locals, such closeness is a defense mechanism, as if they wanted to say: “We are friendly, do not attack us, respect our home”.
Highlights:
- The marine fauna
- Diving expeditions on private boats
- The daily rendezvous with spinning dolphins at Baía dos Golfinhos
- The beaches and rocky formations
- To more experienced divers, the Ipiranga Corvette shipwreck
- The historical fort of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios