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invertebrates isn’t your thing, Kona also has plenty at the
other end of the diving spectrum — like friendly dolphins
in clear, sunny, shallow water.
Some sheltered bays on the island’s west coast serve as
playgrounds for several pods of spinner dolphins. They
can often be seen leaping high out of the water. The
songs of humpback whales are also frequently heard, but
in-water encounters with them are heavily restricted.
Thankfully, no such red tape exists for dolphins.
Underwater, the dolphins’ clicks, whistles and squeaks
seem to come from all directions, so it’s important to
stay alert and watchful. When their faint silhouettes
appear in the distance, your first instinct might be to
kick frantically toward them for a closer look. Don’t.
Suppress the urge, and force yourself to wait. But if
you must move toward them, do so slowly and calmly.
You wouldn’t want a dolphin with legs to charge at you
and your family while you’re walking through the park,
would you? Patience often pays off — curious young pod
members will sometimes break from the safety of the
pod to investigate you while swimming dizzying circles
around you.
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