The Bahamas: Dolphin Friendly

Hospitality is a trademark of the people of the Bahamas, dolphin living there are no different and they’ll be sure you feel welcome when you slip into their crystal clear waters. The Bahamas dolphin families in the waters surrounding the islands are certainly a sight to see. These majestic creatures have been long touted as one of the most intelligent, social mammals on the planet.

How Dolphins Communicate

Scientists have long studied dolphins that are known to have a fairly well developed system of communication. In the waters of the Bahamas, dolphins are heard making a series of sounds, “talking” with each other. Research has shown, that some dolphin species actually use their whistle sound to “name” other dolphins, using the sound as an identifier. The “click” that dolphins use in their communication is used as a directional tool, and it is said that those clicks will increase when the dolphins are coming upon something that interests them. Dolphins will also use body language to convey messages to other dolphins, warning of danger or directing toward food. The full extent of dolphin communication, however, is still a mystery.

The Socialite of the Sea

Dolphins are curious about people they come across in or near the water. There are documented cases of dolphins rescuing divers and many boaters can tell you about their experience of dolphins diving across their bow. You’ll find these animals exhibiting their “smarts” at sea animal shows. They have also assisted the U.S. military by spotting sea mines and enemy divers.

For an up-close experience, there the Bahamas dolphin encounter will bring you face-to-face with a bottlenose dolphin. In fact, you can get right in the water and swim with the “smiling” sea creature. In still other dolphin tours, like the ones offered in the Bahamas, dolphin can be observed in the wild—enjoying their natural habitat and interacting with each other.

The Way Dolphins Live

Dolphins typically travel in pods of up to 15 animals. While some dolphins will stay in the same pod, other pods will combine and sometimes change even hourly to include hundreds of dolphins. Researchers have documented what they refer to as “non-random social behavior” indicating that the dolphin's interaction is somehow orchestrated. In addition, typically there are dominant members of any pod and the animals express their own personalities.

Your Dolphin Experience

If you're visiting the Bahamas, a dolphin adventure will create memories for a lifetime. Lagoon locations offer a chance to swim with the dolphins. These dolphins have been specially trained to interact gently with children and adults alike. You will make remarkable memories as you spend one-on-one time in the water communicating with these social animals. For the Bahamas scuba diver, an ocean trip off the coast of the Bahamas is dolphin paradise. Trained to respond to your hand commands, the dolphins will dive right along side you, showing you their underwater world and coral reefs. Options abound offering a glimpse into the world of your finned-friends who are sure to leave you with a smile.

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