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