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Better Dolphin Etiquette

Monday March 17, 2008

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Wild animals are big attractions these days, with eco-tourism growing. But inserting people into the wild is not without risk.

With that in mind, NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary has partnered with an eco-tourism company to help protect wild dolphins in the Keys.

The program promotes these basic principles of dolphin viewing etiquette:

  • Stay at least 50 yards from dolphins.
  • Move away slowly if the dolphins show signs of disturbance.
  • Always put your vessel engine in neutral when dolphins are near.
  • Refrain from feeding, touching or swimming with wild dolphins.
Image Credit: NOAA

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