Dolphins seem to coordinate all the moves between them like if they were dancing to their own music.ĭolphins are fast swimmers equipped with two pectoral flippers containing four digits, a boneless dorsal fin for stability, and a tail fin for propulsion. Interestingly, they tend to wait for the swell to arrive before starting to swim. Some people believe they use the power of waves to optimize the swimming trajectory underwater and help to dislodge parasites from their skin.įinally, some biologists believe that the splashing noises they make while riding the waves are a form of communication with other nearby dolphins and increasing social bonding. If you pay close attention, you can hear them talking and whistling to each other as they're riding the unbroken rollers.Ī second theory says that these aquatic mammals catch waves in order to choose a mate and make sure they find enough food as they speed toward their prey. They are deeply intelligent creatures, so why not just have some fun and hang out," scientists say. Researchers from the University of Cambridge say that Ancient Greeks already documented dolphins riding the waves created by the bows of boats.
The origins of dolphins date back to 8.5-13.0 million years ago and, apparently, they've been surfing the Earth's waves for quite a long time.
Occasionally, they even jump out of the water.Īnd when the surf is above average, they even drop in on their fellow human wave riders.ĭolphins Have Been Surfing for 11 Million Years When the waves are about to break and explode, dolphins turn around and get back to the lineup for another ride. They use their smooth bodies to navigate across the unbroken parts of the waves, trimming the surf line as surfers do. It's fair to say that humans are not the only living being who appreciate surfing waves - dolphins do love surfing the world's finest breaks. They are also known for swimming in front of ships and riding the wake waves generated by recreational and fishing boats. They are often spotted in pods riding the waves together.
Why do dolphins like to catch and surf ocean waves? Are they doing it just for fun? Are they training their swimming skills? Are they merely showing off?ĭolphins are incredibly intelligent, social, and playful creatures.
They don't need surfboards or any watercraft, and they're as good as any human surfer.
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