Why Interacting With Dolphins In Texas Can Lead To Trouble

I'm not sure why you would want to talk to a dolphin or what you expect to talk with him about but, in Texas, don't. It's a crime and the penalty is pretty harsh ...

Yes, there are dolphins in Texas and I'm not talking bout zoos. They're all over the place along the Texas coast and if you try and get chummy, you could wind up in jail and/or take a massive hit to your wallet.

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We're talking $100,000 here ... just for going "ooooh" or saying hello. Seriously, you can't direct any noise at all towards them.

I'm not sure if this applies to zos and aquariums but, in the wild, when dolphins are nearby you need to hush. If you don't, you could deeply ... no pun intended ... regret it.

In Texas, where dolphins are regularly spotted near shorelines, piers, and tour boats—especially around Galveston and Surfside Beach—it's against the law to try to interact with them in any way. That includes feeding, swimming alongside, touching, or even attempting to get their attention. Under the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), it's classified as harassment, a violation that can bring fines of up to $100,000 and even jail time. - chron

Are Dolphins Dangerous?

They're the only species, besides us, who have sex simply for pleasure and they've been known to get a little fresh with humans. They don't understand that no means no apparently so there's another reason to skip the chit chat.

The Texas coast line offers all kinds of fun and beautiful getaway ideas. So, should you decide to stroll along one of the world's longest beaches or pay a visit to Texas' answer to Cancun; make sure you don't start talking sports or the weather with a dolphin.

This is one time when it's ok to not be friendly in the friendly state.

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