
SONG OF THE DOLPHIN BOY EXTRACT
Finn has always been different, and in the tiny fishing village of Stromhead he sticks out like a sore thumb. Always told to keep away from the water, he's felt that something was missing until one day he dives in and finds that, swimming with the dolphins, he feels completely at home... Something floated just above Finn's head. It was round and a dazzling orange colour. A jellyfish! thought Finn. I hope it doesn't sting. No – it's a balloon! A string was hanging down from th

DESERT ISLAND READING
Our Ocean-loving authors have written dozens of watery or just plain brilliant books, from MG mysteries and adventures about dolphins, seals, river voles, mermaids and young explorers to YA surf and sea romances. We hope you enjoy this selection.... Georgie Adams – Charmseekers: Moonlight and Mermaids Philip Ardagh – The Grunts all at Sea, The World of Moomin Valley Yaba Badoe – A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars Catherine Barr – Red Alert!, The Story of Life: a First Book of Evoluti

THE TRUTH ABOUT DOLPHIN ENCOUNTERS
EVER DREAM ABOUT SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS? READ THIS INVESTIGATION I DID FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES AND YOU MIGHT THINK TWICE. To the tourists and locals who pour into Attica Zoological Park on a blue winter’s day in Athens, the dolphin show represents the ultimate in wish fulfilment. After all, if there’s one thing we love more than dolphins, it’s getting up close and personal with them – a fact confirmed by a third of 600,000 customers asked by holiday giant, Tui Travel PLC, 81% of

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A MARINE MAMMAL IN DISTRESS
British Divers Marine Life Rescue is an organisation dedicated to the rescue and well-being of all marine animals in distress around the UK. In 2013 we celebrated our 25th anniversary. RESCUE HOTLINE: 01825 765546 during office hours. (07787 433412 out of office hours - see below) What to do if you find a live stranded marine mammal Please note the place, the state of the tide and any injuries you can see without getting close and call 01825 765546 during office hours. After