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How the rest of
the world sees
Key West
Take it easy in Hemingway's Key West
Earthtimes, UK -
Is it 4 pm or maybe already 5? Nobody cares much as details like that are
unimportant on the island of Key West on the southernmost tip of America.
Diving Santa raises money for children's shelter in
Florida Keys
MiamiHerald.com, FL -
Jason Schwenke is donning the Santa suit while going underwater in the Florida
Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Coral Reefs Under Attack From
Global Warming And Acidification Of Oceans
AHN - Dec 13 2007
The world's coral reefs are
being killed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday
that new research finds carbon emissions are threatening coral reefs. The
findings are timely as 2008 is the International Year of the Reef.
Worlds Best
Heading to
Key West
USMCA, GA -
Dec 5, 2007
Key West Dolphin Tours Wild Dolphin Adventures |
Wild Dolphin
Adventures
Call Kenny 9am to 9 pm 1-877-453-9978 In town 395-2023
The CORAL REEFER is a 28' boat with a 10' beam, custom built in Key West. It has a private cutty cabin with toilet, a large T-top for shade and the top of the cutty cabin is a sunning and observation deck for great viewing of the dolphins. There are two (2) swim platforms with steps for easy entry and exit from the water. There is a fresh water rinse to freshen yourself up after snorkeling. There is seating for six. We take a maximum of six (6) passengers per trip. It is powered by twin 130HP Honda eco-friendly, four stroke engines for a quick trip to the dolphin playgrounds. We provide: ice chests with ice for any food and drinks you would want to bring, mask, fins, and snorkel with instructions if needed, "noodles" for easy flotation for those who desire it.
Let us customize a trip to suit your needs and desires. You Plan the Day.
The most important thing for you to bring is POLARIZED SUNGLASSES to cut the glare on the water to see the dolphins better. You may also want to bring some of the same things you would take to the beach: swim suit, hat, lotion sunblock (no oil base), long sleeved cover up, warm clothing in winter, cameras, towels, and whatever else you like.
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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. |
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| 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. 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. | |
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Pursuing wild dolphins, swimming after, touching them, even though they sometimes may come close enough, is considered harassment by the MMPA and is punishable by law. We snorkel and swim in the Gulf of Mexico where dolphins range. If dolphins approach you while snorkeling (as opposed to you approaching them) the law suggests that you enjoy the moment of close encounter and then go back to the boat. Because dolphins are almost always on the move, they usually move away fairly quickly, which makes going back unnecessary. |
| A maximum of six 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 on to snorkeling a coral reef or exploring the back country. Often we are able to return and see dolphins again or find a different group. |
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All trips are subject to 7.5% sales tax and a maximum of 6 passengers |
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