Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) are small, tropical dolphins best known for leaping out of the water and spinning, a behavior scientists think can help with communication, play, and possibly knocking off parasites. Off the coast of Maui, they often follow a daily rhythm, they feed offshore at night on small fish that rise toward the surface after dark, then move into calmer, shallow bays during the day to rest in tight groups while staying alert. Have you ever seen them while on a boat
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Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) are small, tropical dolphins best known for leaping out of the water and spinning, a behavior scientists think can help with communication, play, and possibly knocking off parasites. Off the coast of Maui, they often follow a daily rhythm, they feed offshore at night on small fish that rise toward the surface after dark, then move into calmer, shallow bays during the day to rest in tight groups while staying alert. Have you ever seen them while on a boat
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Dolphin facts and information - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
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Spinner dolphins can make up to seven rotations above water! Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: http://bit.ly/2AYx1p9 | Oceana
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Spinner dolphins can make up to seven rotations above water! Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: http://bit.ly/2AYx1p9 | Oceana
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Spinner Dolphins Captured by 'Spy Tuna' | Nature
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Spinner dolphins are the acrobats of the ocean. In one astonishing leap out of the air, they can jump nearly 10ft (3m) and spin up to around seven times. Spinners grow 4 to 7.7 ft (1.2 to 2.35 m) long and weigh approximately 130 to 180 lb (59 to 82 kg). There are four recognized subspecies of spinner dolphin that vary in appearance and social structure. However, all spinners have long, skinny beaks and slender bodies with small curved flippers, and tall triangular dorsal fins. They prefer tropic
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Spinner dolphins are the acrobats of the ocean. In one astonishing leap out of the air, they can jump nearly 10ft (3m) and spin up to around seven times. Spinners grow 4 to 7.7 ft (1.2 to 2.35 m) long and weigh approximately 130 to 180 lb (59 to 82 kg). There are four recognized subspecies of spinner dolphin that vary in appearance and social structure. However, all spinners have long, skinny beaks and slender bodies with small curved flippers, and tall triangular dorsal fins. They prefer tropic
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Fun fact: Hawaiian spinner dolphins actually sleep while swimming! They use half their brain to sleep and the other half to watch for predators and swim. Why didn’t we get that ability!? #prideofmaui #visitmaui #maui #spinnerdolphins | Pride of Maui
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Fun fact: Hawaiian spinner dolphins actually sleep while swimming! They use half their brain to sleep and the other half to watch for predators and swim. Why didn’t we get that ability!? #prideofmaui #visitmaui #maui #spinnerdolphins | Pride of Maui
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🎥: @dolphindronedom // Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris), also known as the long-snouted dolphins, are skilled acrobats can leap up to 10 ft (3 m) high, and fully spin up to 7 times during a single leap. There are four recognized subspecies of spinner dolphin that vary in appearance and social structure. However, all spinners have long, skinny beaks and slender bodies with small curved flippers, and tall triangular dorsal fins. Spinner dolphins prefer tropical / subtropical waters across
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Did you know? 🐬 Spinner dolphins are famous for their acrobatic spins they can leap into the air and twist up to seven times in one jump! Their spins are believed to help them communicate, shake off parasites, or simply play. 💙 Here’s the best part: Spinner dolphins are protected, and it’s important to never approach, follow, or chase them. We were incredibly lucky — they chose to swim near us, completely on their own terms. Moments like that remind you how magical respectful wildlife encounte
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