Harbour Porpoise

A typical view of a Cetacean from the coast path.
Off Pen Caer - Strumble .

Harbour Porpoise rarely leap clear of water; normal view is glimpse of back and triangular dorsal fin / dark grey back, with paler patch on flanks / Due to the noise they make when they spout, harbour porpoises are also known as 'puffing pigs' / Body length of 1.4-1.9m / Max weight 80kg / live in groups of 2-5 / They are possibly the shortest-lived cetacean and rarely live for longer than 12 years