A dead dolphin or porpoise is seen washed ashore on a black sand beach in Burgas, Bulgaria. Gentle ocean waves repeatedly break over the marine mammal, moving it slightly with each surge. The water is a deep green-blue, with white foam from the breaking waves. In the background, several large ships or possibly oil rigs are visible on the distant horizon, indicating a busy shipping lane or industrial activity offshore. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a sunny day. The camera pans from the stranded creature to the horizon and back down.