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Harbour porpoise - a distant relative of sperm whale and killer whale - may be found in Gulf of Gdansk and in Puck Bay.

Harbour porpoise is a mammal of Phocaenidae family. Adult harbour porpoises are 180 cm long. It is known for its mysterious lifestyle. It is an endangered species. The harbour porpoise are also incorrectly (by scholarly fashion) called "the dolphin of the Baltic".

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Region of Pobrzeza Poludniowobaltyckie (Southern Baltic Coasts) constitute a several kilometres wide strip of land, running along the southern coast of... more»

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Dangerous fish emigrant - Black spotted goby (Neogobius melanostomus) may be found in the waters of Gulf of Gdansk and Puck Bay.