Dolphins spotted near Gwadar despite green waters caused by Noctiluca Bloom

A pod of dolphins has been spotted swimming together near the coast of Gwadar despite the seawater turning green due to a Noctiluca bloom, a phenomenon experts have described as a positive sign for the marine ecosystem.

According to sources, no incidents of fish mortality have been reported in the affected areas, indicating that the bloom is non-toxic in nature.

Marine experts say this further confirms that the current bloom poses no immediate threat to aquatic life.

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Pakistan explained that the Noctiluca bloom is a natural seasonal phenomenon and has no link to pollution.

The bloom, commonly known as “sea sparkle,” is caused by Noctiluca scintillans, a microscopic free-floating marine organism.

Experts noted that Noctiluca blooms typically appear every year during the winter months, from November to February.

This year, the bloom began in November and has spread along the coastline from Karachi to Balochistan.

Due to the bloom, seawater has turned green in several areas, including Gwadar’s western and eastern bays, as well as along the coastal stretch from Pasni to Jiwani.

Marine specialists emphasised that the sighting of dolphins amid the bloom is a strong indicator that the marine environment remains balanced and healthy.