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Key West, Florida, USA |
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Key West, Florida, USA |
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We generally find dolphins daily in a sandy bottomed area about 10' - 15' deep. We call this large area the Dolphin Playground where they are constantly on the move in search of fish to eat and doing the things dolphins do. It's called the playground because dolphins do like to play a lot. |  |
| These are WILD dolphins in their natural habitat doing what they want to do. Our encounters observe them on their terms and depend on what they are doing and their mood. Encounters happen on nearly every trip, however, there is no way that we can guarantee it. We are bound by the laws of The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and subsequent amendments, in addition to the laws of the State of Florida. | |
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By the law's suggestions or guidelines, we may only watch any one group of dolphins for about 30 minutes from the boat from about 50 yards so that feeding, mating, nursing their babies, etc., is not disrupted. We are not allowed to feed or harass dolphins. Pursuing wild dolphins, swimming after, touching them, is considered harassment by the MMPA and is punishable by law. . |
| A maximum of 22 passengers per trip reduces the impact on dolphins. Like so many situations in nature, the more people want an experience, the more opportunity we have to disrupt the natural order. Sometimes dolphins may get agitated by our presence so we move away to find a different group or go exploring the back country and see other wildlife. Often we are able to return and see dolphins again or find a different group. | |
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