Dolphins Help Fishermen Catch Fish

Wild dolphins in the coastal town of Laguna, Brazil have formed a strong symbiotic bond with fishermen working in the bay. The dolphins herd schools of fish towards the shoreline and then give distinct signals telling the fishermen when to cast nets.

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[captainzhaji]

Humans to dolphins: aye man, thanks, we appreciate it
Dolphins to humans: no problem, mammals gotta help each other out
Fish to dolphins: bloody traitors

[flipflop]

A wise dolphin once said, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. "

[boxertest]

What they didn't tell you is the Dolphins own the Fish company, those men are just there employees lol

[stegomasaurus]

I like how it appears as though the dolphins had at least as much of a hand in this scheme as the humans, if not more.

I sincerely doubt that some fishermen went out one day with the full intention of domesticating dolphins. My theory is the dolphins saw some fishermen working, quickly noticed that they could get a ton of food by catching the fish that escape the nets, and so over time the dolphins and humans developed a routine which got more and more coordinated and therefore more efficient with time.

Mutualistic relationships like this between different species are one of my favorite things to observe in nature because I just love seeing the combination of intelligence and communication involved with both parties.

[Lugmillord]

The dolphins trained them rather well.

[g-bgcg]

When I lived in Florida many years ago, there was a dolphin sanctuary that catered to kids with specials needs and to sick people. The dolphins would place their rostrum’s exactly on the affected area that was hurting and in effect, pinpointing the ailment. It was so incredible to watch this. The people would then get medical test performed and sure enough, the dolphins were correct. Dolphins are such extraordinary creatures.

[somaliamyblood]

I liked the way that Moderator is speaking, her calmness, facial expressions n movement of her hands.. Everything in this video is actually wondeful.

[ronazan]

okay, so the dolphins are feeding his human pets? lol! so cute

[Franz_Z]

I live about 1 hour from that place. This form of fishing requires a lot of skill from the fisherman in such a way that it is not enough to have a fishing license, the fisherman needs to be well trained by his elders and dolphins. An unqualified person who injures or kills a dolphin can be sentenced to up to 6 years in prison. These dolphins are considered a local treasure.

[Valentin_Teslov]

the 2 apex predators from their respective habitats collaborating in what seems to be the most heartwarming genocide ever recorded in fish history

[faanengaaw]

Im a Pacific Islander & my ancestors have relied on them in the old days when we travel between islands & a storm blows us off course they lead us to the nearest island to take shelter & wait out the storm until the skies are clear.

[joaorenz]

I often go to Laguna to surfboard in its amazing and beautiful beaches. I can clearly see how respectfully the locals treat ocean life, it's humbling and it incentives us to do the same, also the humpback whales love that place to mate and aren't afraid of humans so we can surfboard right next to them and watch these gentle giants jump and have fun. Dolphins are even bolder and come very close to see what we're doing, sometimes knocking us out of our boards just because. That region of Brazil is blessed without a doubt.

[hilariousness]

Imagine being a fisherman and having to explain that your boss is a school of dolphins. 😆
Brilliant!

[Blaster]

Watching this video we have to appreciate intelligence and bond these magnificent sea mammals have with humans. Out there are numerous stories about dolphins helping humans. 1970 I was in navy and I remember our captain of the ship told us that in Navi it is strictly forbidden to harass dolphins and jail sentence was looming if anyone would deliberately hurt dolphins. We loved their presence when they would cut through ship wake and making different sounds when jumping out of water. During winter storms we were looking if there were dolpnereby as officers told us that they would instantly help if someone goes overboard. Magnificent animals I love them dearly.

[tehjefey]

Dolphins be like:



"Man Rodrigo is really killin' this year man. He's been ON POINT wit his nets."

"Yeah Ted! Unlike my guy fernando, He really needs to be more on time with his queues"

"I know mark, Give him time he'll get it."

"By the way you heard Rodrigo's son Cesar's coming down next year? He might be new blood soon"

"Ooooh. Rookies eh? This is gonna be exciting for 'em. They go NUTS for us"

[arthurdent]

So they're using the fishermen as a blockade? Very cool.

[matilda]

I thought I'd never see this day HUMANS AND CREATURES WORKING TOGETHER. This is absolutely amazing. I'd love to watch this happen. Just sitting their watching taking all the beautiful energy in from the dolphins.

[needabreak]

Natural fishers teaching men how to fish. This is one of the best videos I have seen in years! Thank you.

[Troyas]

Why is the camera focused on the lady all the time?
"Oh its so amazing to see" - Why would you then zoom in on the lady and not the action ????

[BigDH]

Symbiotic relationship at its best! Dolphins are extremely intelligent! 🐬