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Spinner Dolphins are the most acrobatic of all cetaceans, often hurling
themselves up to 9 1/2 feet in the air, and twisting and spinning their
body up to 7 times in a single leap. These Long-Snouted Spinners are
easy to identify by the long, slender beak, the erect dorsal fin and
high, spinning leaps, although there are many varieties that differ in
body shape, size and color. Unfortunately, many of these dolphins are
killed when they get caught up in tuna purse-seine nets. Can you help
people figure out why dolphins and tuna associate? (Photo courtesy of
Dr. Ingrid N. Visser)
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