What is a starfish?

Last night my daughter was playing with my shell collection and came across a starfish,  she asked me about it and as a result I had to do some research.   This is what I found.

1.  Starfish belongs to a large group of marine animals called echinoderms

2. Starfish have NO brains or Blood.

3.  If you cut off a limb of a starfish it will grow back.

4.  Starfish can live for unto 40 years (but have no brain or blood)

5.  Starfish can reproduce asexually. (but have no brains or blood)

6.  Starfish can weigh unto 11 lbs.  (but have no brains or blood)

As you can see the blood and brains part bugs me.  It appears as though the blood part is taken care of by using sea water.  The brain part well I guess it is kind of like a plant then... Any way have a great day.  

Look daddy a Shark

Did you know that Dolphin Cove is home to sharks?   We are committed the the preservation of these beautiful misunderstood creatures.    In doing so we have some nurse sharks that we have here that we enjoy teaching you our guests about.   So here is a couple of interesting things you may not have known about the nurse shark.

Did you know that they get there name not because the nurse but because they make a sucking noise when they are looking for food?

Did you know that they can live up to 35 years of age?

Did you know that most fish including most sharks must keep moving in order to breath but not the nurse shark.  They have figured out that if they position themselves against the flow of the water they can remain motionless and still breath.

Interesting don't you think?  

So Dolphin Cove is more than Dolphins,  its a entire adventure and a learning one at that.   Come to Dolphin Cove Jamaica for the day to make memories of a lifetime.

A couple of little known facts about dolphins

Because we all love to learn and want to know more about our friends of the sea here are a couple of little known facts about dolphins.   I hope you appreciate them as much as I do.   Please be sure to like us on Facebook and twitter.  You may also wish to check us out on pintrest as well as instagram.   We are here to serve so please check us out.   Also be sure to leave us comments or questions.

 A dolphin’s forelimbs which are known as ‘pectoral flippers’. The forelimbs or ‘arms’ of a dolphin are the same anatomically as a terrestrial mammals legs. But the bones which make up the forelimbs in dolphins have been shortened and made more rigid by supporting connective tissue. These pectoral flippers allow the dolphins regulate their speed and turn.

Not all dolphin species possess a dorsal fin. The dorsal fin of a dolphin, which is located on the back, acts like a keel when the animal swims. This gives the dolphin directional control and stability within the water column. Northern rightwhale dolphins and the southern rightwhale dolphins however lack dorsal fins.

What did you say?

Did you know that dolphins have ears?   Well not quite like ours they have a small opening on either side of their heads that they use for hearing.   Here  is some extra info that you may or may not know about dolphins and hearing.  

Dolphins hear through a sophisticated hearing sense which is located in small ear openings on both sides of the head.

However, it is believed that hearing underwater is mainly done through the lower jar bone which conducts sounds to the middle ear.

Dolphins are able to hear a broader range of frequencies than humans.

While we can hear sounds from 20 Hz to 20 Khz, dolphins are able to hear from 20 to 150 Khz being up to 7 times more sensitive than human ear.

Therefore we are not even able to hear a large number of sound made by dolphins.

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Dolphin Trek, What is it like

Dolphin Cove Jamaica has the pleasure of offering you the Dolphin Trek experience and I must admit upon first glance it is quite intimidating.   I recently took part in Dolphin Trek at Dolphin Cove Jamaica and I must admit I was a bit scared at first however now that I have done it I can honestly say that it is an experience to remember.   To partake in this experience you don a helmet that looks like something out of a science fiction movie.   It does weigh quite a bit on land however once you are in the water you don't notice it at all.   I was able to wear my eyeglasses during this experience and since I always wear them it made for a much more comfortable and vision filled adventure.   I went down the steps and was able to see, breath and function much the same as I would on land but then I got to interact with the dolphins.   They seemed  much happier to see me in their element than on land.  Their natural curiosity kept them near us at all times.   We saw just how powerful they are underwater and were able to touch and see just what they are like in the water not just at the surface.    There is a constant flow of air being pumped into the helmet at all times and I did not feel at all uncomfortable like I do when snorkeling .    I have to say to everyone,   When you get the chance check it out.  If you have the opportunity do it.    Check out our link here.