Dolphin Report
by Norma Sanderson
Very changeable weather hasn’t impacted on the visitors to the Dolphin Centre. It is great that so many people have sought out this wonderful activity. For a few days in October the dolphins visited later than usual, but on most occasions they had been in early.
Visitors and locals are reminded that there is a special ‘Dolphin and Visitors Car Park’ situated just past the swimming pool. First turn right when entering the paved parking area at Norman Point and proceed to the grassed area.
However a bigger sign is needed for visitors, as they are usually past the turn before realising their error. Boat trailer parking is reserved for their use only. Fines may be incurred if you park in this area.
Boaties and fishermen are to be reminded also to not encourage and feed the dolphins from boats. This is a very serious illegal practice and will impact on the dolphins’ viability.
To allow dolphins to be fed at the Centre involved a lot of strict guidelines set down by the EPA and Marine Parks, so we hope the public respects this and adhere to the many signs which are in place at Carlo and Tin Can Bay. The feeding program is a big tourist draw card for Tin Can Bay.
See you at the Dolphin Centre.
