Archive for May, 2007

Swim with the Dolphins on YouTube

Hi All,

As you might know, Dolphin World has produced a Swim with a Dolphin video on Youtube awhile back, late 2006. I have been surprised how many comments we have gotten on YouTube from the video. The comments are about 50/50, some really nice and some really harsh and negative.

To see the YouTube Swim with Dolphin Page, Click Here:

If you have time, place a comment on YouTube. I can not wait to hear what you have to say.
Have a great day!
God Bless,
John



UK’s dolphin population at risk

Hi All,

It always sadden me when I see these stories about fisherman killing many dolphins with their nets. You would think with all our technology we would be able to figure out a way not to kill all these dolphins. From this story, it seems like the dolphins off the English coast will be wiped out. Here is an excerpt from the story,

Dolphins off the South West (Devon, Cornwall and Dorset) coast are in severe danger of being completely wiped out, marine conservationists have warned. They say increasing numbers are being killed, after getting caught in nets slung between trawlers.

To read more on this story, click here.

Dolphin Killed in Fishing nets

What is your feeling on fishing for food for us (we all need food) and the dolphins safety and well being?
God Bless,
John



Natural Dolphin Swim Photos

Hi All,

Yeah, I finally was able to upload all the photos from the Natural Dolphin Swim in Punta Cana. I hope you will like them. :)
Natural Dolphin Swim in Punta Cana

Click on Natural Dolphin Swim in Punta Cana Photographs

I know many North Americans go to Punta Cana for vacation. I have not heard back from anyone on how they like Punta Cana as a vacation destination?
Have a great day!
God Bless,
John


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Swimming with the Dolphins in Punta Cana – Dominican Republic

Hi All,I just got back from the Dominican Republic. My journey started in the North, Puerto Plata where we have a Dolphin Encounter program and then drove down to the South East, Punta Cana. The drive from the North was a challenge considering I speak very little Spanish and the streets signs are poor to say the least. I would highly recommend that you speak a little Spanish if you plan to drive around the Dominica Republic yourself.Punta Cana was a new adventure for me. It is a beautiful place. It kind of reminds me more of Florida because it is flatter there with long white sandy beaches. I was able to find the Dolphin Island facility and set up appointment to try their Dolphin Swim / Encounter program there in Bavaro, right next to Punta Cana. The facility is in the middle of the ocean, a large fenced in area where the dolphins can swim around. To get to the dolphins, you need to take a boat from a private hotel out there.

Once off the boat, you get into 2 groups of 11 people and enter the water. You have a chance to free swim with the dolphins for about 20 – 30 minutes water time. Only petting the dolphins, you do not get to be pushed or pulled by the dolphins in this program. It was still very fun. You do get to have some photos with the dolphins by the professional photography staff. Here is a picture of me:

John with the dolphins in Punta Cana Dominican Republic

The whole experience of the Dolphin Free Swim was really refreshing to see the dolphins in such a beautiful environment, beautiful clean ocean and plenty of room for them to swim around. Here is a picture of the dolphins having some fun.
Jumping Dolphins in Punta Cana Dominican Republic
Over all, Punta Cana is a great place to have a vacation. The area has a lot of watersports activities, snorkeling, parasailing, scubadiving, boating, and so much more. It is a great couples and family place. Also, a great value, I stayed in a nice all inclusive, food and beverages included, resort for $45 a night.

Has anyone out there been to Punta Cana and have opinion on the area? Anything else to report about the area?

Hopefully, I will have a more in dept stories on my travels and Dominican Republic soon!
Have a great day!
God Bless
John


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