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No More Swimming with Dolphins
Tourists visiting New Zealand can no longer swim with dolphins because research has shown that it is not good for these animals.
TL;DR
- New Zealand tourists can no longer swim with dolphins.
- Close contact negatively impacts dolphin rest and feeding.
- Dolphin numbers in the Bay of Islands decreased by 66% in ten years.
- The mortality rate for dolphins in the bay increased to 75%.
- The ban allows dolphins to rest without human presence.
- Cambodia moved elephants used for tourism to a reserve.
- Swimming with dolphins is also banned in Hawaii.