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20 09, 2023

Five Things You Might Not Know About Dolphins

By |2023-08-01T18:11:38+00:00September 20th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

One of the most popular activities for visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast is a dolphin cruise. It’s always a thrill to spot wild creatures in their natural habitat. The first sighting of a dolphin breaking the surface of the water can create a memory to last a lifetime.     Here in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, we love sharing the waters with our resident bottlenose dolphins. Note that our area does not offer “swimming with dolphin” experiences; since this is their natural [...]

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21 08, 2019

Protect dolphins in Alabama by being Dolphin SMART

By |2019-08-20T10:20:04+00:00August 21st, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

“Will we see dolphins?” This is understandably an extremely common question we hear from visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Dolphins’ beauty, athleticism, intelligence and fun-loving personalities make them a favorite among the many creatures who make their home in our back bays, waterways and the Gulf of Mexico. And the answer to that question is: “Yes, you just might! Do you know how to be Dolphin SMART?” Dolphin SMART is a partnership program developed by NOAA’s Office of National [...]

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15 11, 2017

Protecting wildlife on the Alabama coast

By |2017-11-15T14:34:36+00:00November 15th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments

Sea turtle nesting season may be coming to a close, but there are plenty of other wild creatures on the Alabama coast that need our protection. The most basic thing you can do to help is be sure to remove trash and gear from the beach. Birds can mistake wrappers or plastic containers for food. While we’re talking about those seagulls, herons and other birds on the beach, please don’t feed them. It’s dangerous for them and for other visitors. [...]

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