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Will Hawaii s Spinner Dolphins Finally Get A Rest From The Crowds? - Honolulu Civil Beat
Will Hawaii’s Spinner Dolphins Finally Get A Rest From The Crowds?
NOAA officials said they hope to finally issue a new rule this summer that bars anyone from approaching within 50 yards of the dolphins.
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For several decades, boat tours, retreat groups and beachgoers have enjoyed swimming near Hawaii’s spinner dolphins. The animals reliably return each morning to the same shallow, sandy bays near shore to rest after spending their nights foraging for food in a dolphin ritual that’s unique to the islands, researchers say. ....

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