Remembering Fungie the Dingle dolphin

As a child, I was truly fascinated by our oceans. Over 30 years ago, I encountered a wild, solitary, sociable dolphin known as Fungie in Dingle Bay, Ireland. I wanted to make marine conservation a large part of my life and do more to protect these incredible marine mammals.

I remember my first sight of Fungie as if it was yesterday and although he is no longer with us, it’s been four years this month that he passed. He was loved by many, and his memory will live on.

Liz Sandeman, Co-founder/Marine Connection

 

Marine Connection is due to publish the third edition of its Lone Rangers report, a historical record of solitary, sociable cetaceans globally and issues surrounding their welfare and protection

read more about our work in this area and the current edition of our report here