| Key Largo, known as the diving capital of the world, is | | | | One cannot swim with dolphins here because the laws |
| located only an hour and a half from Miami International | | | | of Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 apply here, |
| airport. Key Largo is the first in the Florida Keys chain | | | | in addition to the laws of the State of Florida. One can |
| and a perfect get-a-way for an extended vacation or | | | | only watch any one group of dolphins for about 30 |
| day trip from Miami. | | | | minutes from the boat from about 50 yards so that |
| Key Largo is home to John Pennekamp Coral Reef | | | | feeding, mating, nursing their babies, etc., is not |
| State Park, a spectacular underwater park. | | | | disrupted. |
| Professional charter boat captains can help you | | | | The law prohibits pursuing wild dolphins, swimming |
| search for marlin, dolphin, wahoo or tuna just a few | | | | after, and touching them. If dolphins approach you while |
| miles off the shore. | | | | snorkeling (as opposed to you approaching them) the |
| Dolphins can be spotted daily in a sandy bottomed | | | | law suggests that you enjoy the moment of close |
| area about 10-15 feet deep where they are constantly | | | | encounter and then go back to the boat. |
| on the move in search of fish to eat. | | | | |