Why Do Dolphins Blow Bubbles? The Science Behind a Surprising Behavior

Dolphins blow bubbles for reasons that go well beyond what the behavior looks like from the surface. In Hawaii's spinner dolphins, bubbles are a hunting tool, a communication signal, and a form of play that researchers are still working to understand fully. Here is what the science has found so far.

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The Life Phases of a Dolphin: From Birth to Old Age

A dolphin's life moves through five distinct phases: newborn, juvenile, adolescent, adult, and aging. Each phase brings different behaviors, social roles, and challenges. On a morning tour off Oahu's Waianae Coast, you can watch multiple life phases playing out in the same pod at the same time.

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