US Proposes Ban on Swimming with Hawaiian Dolphins

8/26/2016
A federal agency is proposing rules to keep humans farther away from dolphins, a move that sets animal welfare and Hawaii's tourism industry at odds ...
Dolphin-directed activities have grown dramatically in recent years, and the easily accessible Hawaiian spinner dolphins face heavy and increasing ...
It turns out dolphins are just like us — they need their sleep. Ann Garrett of the National Marine Fisheries Service explains a proposed rule that's ...
8/24/2016
Federal officials want to ban swimming with dolphins off the coast of Hawaii, a move that some fear could disrupt the state's tourism industry.
The federal government wants to ban swimming with dolphins in Hawaii because of what it calls “a growing body of scientific evidence” showing ...
On Tuesday, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposed the plan to protect Hawaiian spinner dolphins. "The number of commercial ...
For many people, swimming with dolphins is a dream holiday activity – and a perfect photo opportunity to boot. However, visitors to the US island state ...
8/23/2016
HONOLULU – Federal regulators are proposing to ban swimming with dolphins in Hawaii, a move that could imperil one of the Aloha State's most ...
FILE - This Jan. 21, 2016 file photo shows tourists looking out on the horizon as their boat searches for dolphins in waters off Waianae, Hawaii.
HONOLULU, Hawaii — Federal regulators are proposing a ban on the popular Hawaii tourist activity of swimming with spinner dolphins out fear that ...
21, 2016, file image taken from video shows dolphins swimming at the ... Dozens of companies operate daily dolphin tours on Hawaiian islands.
Pictured in this 2015 file photo, Juan Martin Del Potro swims with a dolphin at ... Swimming with dolphins is popular with visitors and some locals, with ...
Federal officials proposed a new rule Tuesday that would prohibit approaching Hawaiian spinner dolphins within 50 yards in designated waters ...
Katie Paki, who works on a boat offering dolphin and whale-watching tours on Maui, said her company did not allow its customers to swim with ...
HONOLULU -- Federal regulators are proposing to ban swimming with dolphins in Hawaii, a move that could imperil one of the Aloha State's most ...
Federal regulators say a proposed ban on swimming with Hawaii dolphins is intended to keep people a safe distance from the animals. Ann Garrett of ...
HONOLULU (AP) -- Federal regulators say a proposed ban on swimming with Hawaii dolphins is intended to keep people a safe distance from the ...
Federal regulators are proposing to ban swimming with dolphins in Hawaii, a move that could imperil one of the Aloha State's most popular tourist ...
21, 2016 file photo shows tourists looking out on the horizon as their boat searches for dolphins in waters off Waianae, Hawaii. Federal regulators are ...
HONOLULU (AP) — Federal regulators are proposing to ban swimming with dolphins in Hawaii, a move that could imperil one of the Aloha State's ...
VALLEJO, CA - JANUARY 17: Bella, a Bottlenose Dolphin, swims in a pool with her new calf named Mirabella at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on ...
Spinner Dolphin Schools of spinner dolphins leap and twirl out of the water and splash down creating a noise that can be heard for long distances ...
This could affect tourism companies, including those that take people dolphin watching, as well as residents who attempt to swim, snorkel or kayak ...

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