The dolphin's fast cruising speed (a traveling speed they can maintain for quite a while) is about 3-3.5 m/s (6-7 knots, 11 - 12.5 km/hr). They can reach speeds of up to 4.6 m/s (9.3 knots, 16.5 km/hr) while traveling in this fashion. When they move faster, they will start jumping clear of the water (porpoising). They are actually saving energy by jumping. When chased by a speedboat, dolphins have been clocked at speeds of 7.3 m/s (14.6 knots, 26.

Maybe, but probably not. Most life in the sea is lower on the food chain, and that is where this marine biology program will focus. Marine mammals of course will be included in your studies, but they will comprise a relatively small segment. At UH, most of the researchers working with dolphins are investigating various aspects of dolphin behavior. Thus these scientists, with some exceptions are affiliated with the Department of Psychology. See similar questions...

West Indian manatees can swim up to 20 miles per hour (mph) in short bursts, but they usually only swim about three to five mph. See similar questions...

Southern Rights have a top speed of 17 km/h, but usually move at a modest rate of between 0.5 and 4 km/h. Their maximum diving depth is about 300m. See similar questions...

Your question about the safety of swimming with dolphins has prompted me to put forward the following answer. which we may publish on the IDW website. From the video films we have seen, dolphins in the Moray Firth certainly appear to be attacking porpoises which may reveal a previously unsuspected dark side to their nature. However, to date, no incidents have been reported of dolphins deliberately attacking people. Indeed the opposite is the case. See similar questions...

In U.S. waters, it is illegal to feed, touch, swim, with or disturb the natural behavior of wild dolphins. You can find out more information on safely viewing wild dolphins at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/education/protectdolphins.htm. SeaWorld Parks and Discovery Cove offer safe, enjoyable interactions with dolphins and other marine mammals. SeaWorld San Diego's Dolphin Interaction Program is one program where people are able to get into the water with some of our dolphins. See similar questions...

California sea lions have been known to dive 1000 feet deep; however, most dives are less than 100 feet. Most often California sea lions swim a few miles per hour underwater. They can swim 25 mph in short bursts by “porpoising” or leaping out of the water to increase speed. See similar questions...

The standard Fastlane® produces a non-turbulent current that has a top speed equivalent to approximately a 22-minute mile pace. The optional Hi-Performance current reduces that time to a 17-minute mile pace. Back to FAQs See similar questions...

There are no swim with dolphins programs in South Texas. Several businesses have dolphin watch trips at South Padre Island. More information can be obtained about these from the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce (800-767-2373) or the South Padre Island Visitors Bureau (800-343-2368). Generally speaking, the man-o-war arrives on Texas’ beaches, in greatest abundance, during the spring and early summer. See similar questions...

A killer whale can reach speeds of 28 miles per hour. They usually swim much more slowly at about 6 to 8 miles per hour. Human Olympic swimmers can only swim at top speeds of 4.5 miles per hour. See similar questions...

Whales and dolphins can be found in almost every sea and ocean, from the Arctic ocean, through the tropics all the way to the Antarctic. Each species however has its own preferred type of habitat. Some live cold water only, others in tropical oceans only. There are also species that can be found in a large variety of environments, like the bottlenose dolphins, killer whales and sperm whales. source: P.G.H.Evans (1987) The Natural History of Whales and Dolphins. See similar questions...