Spinner dolphin diving: where and when

Rests in sheltered bays by day and feeds offshore at night (Kona, Marsa Alam). 2 known encounter sites across 2 countries: Egypt and USA (Hawaii). Best single site: Sha'ab Samadai (Dolphin House), Marsa Alam, Egypt — high reliability, peak year-round. No certification is required at the easiest sites — some are snorkel or freedive only.

Sites
2

2 countries

IUCN status
Least Concern
Min. certification
No certification
Typical depth
Surface–20 m

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