Encounters like this are not unusual in the Pagasetic Gulf, where several dolphin species—including common bottlenose, striped, common and Risso’s dolphins—are regularly spotted. Their curiosity and playful behavior often lead them to approach boats, creating memorable experiences for visitors exploring the sheltered waters of eastern mainland Greece. The latest sighting adds to a series of notable marine mammal encounters reported in Greece over the past year. Earlier this year, a whale made a rare appearance in the Pagasetic Gulf, marking the first confirmed sighting there in decades and drawing widespread public interest. Greece’s waters are home to four resident dolphin species, making the country one of the Mediterranean’s most significant habitats for cetaceans.