Hawaii has become the first us state to bans swimming with wild dolphins. The national oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA The us agency that protects protects marine life) announced the new rule. It prohibits people from swimming approaching or getting closer than 50 yards (about half the length of football field) to spinner dolphins. The rule applies to boats and ships as well. spinner dolphins whiter ate one of the are slim and gray and white are one of the most common species of dolphin that people encounter in Hawaii's ocean waters. They have a long skinny beak and are known for leaping from the water and spinning up to seven times in the air. Experts think the Dolphins make these leaps to signal and communicate with each other. Scientists have advocated for the law to be passed for years Researching shows that human interaction is stressful harmful to the the logo of national oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Dolphins During the day the dolphins rest socialize and nurture their young is shallow washes close to land. At night they hunt for food. When humans come near the animals it disrupts the dolphins routine and the animals don't get enough rest during the day.This can cause dolphin to dnevelop health problems leave home or abandon their young. swimming with spinner dolphins has been a popular tourist since the 1980s vacation companies in Hawaii can generate about 39 million a year taking people on tours to swim with wild dolphins according to one study from 2020. Tour operator can still take people on dolphin viewing tours as long as they remain 50 yards away nova said that if person accidentally gets close to spinner dolphins while swimming they must move away and not engage the animals Noaa. from called book the week junior.
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