
Ricardo Mirapalheta
Ricardo Mirapalheta is a 30-year-old canoeing instructor based in the Zona Sul of Rio de Janeiro. He recently gained attention for capturing a remarkable moment when dozens of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) performed acrobatics near his canoeing group at Praia do Flamengo. This unexpected encounter not only thrilled his students but also highlighted the increasing visibility of marine life in the clean waters of Guanabara Bay, particularly during the migration season of whales and dolphins.
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Ricardo Mirapalheta recorded the dolphins during a canoeing training session at Praia do Flamengo.
Entre saltos e borrifos, dezenas de golfinhos dão espetáculo e surpreendem grupo de canoagem na Praia do FlamengoO Globo·
Brazil· 2026-06-22
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