The
young calf is doing well, and has been observed swimming
strongly and suckling milk from its mother.
Sea
World has not yet determined the sex of the newborn.
Director
of Marine Sciences, Trevor Long, said that it was wonderful
to have a new Dolphin calf at Sea World in time to celebrate
World Ocean Day.
“This
year’s theme focuses on our ocean’s great
diversity of life and how we can all help in its conservation.
And this year for World Ocean Day we’re all being
asked to pick a favourite ocean animal and do what we
can to protect it”.
“Dolphins
are one of the worlds most endearing marine mammals, so
this new calf is the perfect candidate to kick start some
proactive conservation” he said.
Mr.
Long said that the Sea World dolphin breeding program
is one of the world’s best and showcases how the
extensive natural sandy bottom lagoon systems promote
social interaction, breeding and nursing by the dolphins.
Sea
World is giving park visitors the chance to name the new
baby dolphin. Anyone can enter by visiting the new mum
and calf in the park’s Dolphin Nursery pools located
opposite the Sea Lion theatre. Entry is simple, just fill
out one of the forms and enter the baby name suggestions
into the barrel.
