What's 8 feet, 400 pounds, swims, but has no gills?

Photo from the Chase-N-Fins charter boat

The Pensacola Bay Area is known for its abundant marine life, and perhaps the most cherished creature of all is the bottlenose dolphin. Dolphins can be seen frolicking in Pensacola Bay and in the Gulf of Mexico, the curve of their beaks resembling friendly smiles. You might just be lucky enough to see them playing in the surf from the shore or the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier, but for a closer encounter, dolphin tours are fun for the entire family. Find a list of charters in Pensacola Fun Facts: Dolphins are mammals, not fish, and must surface to breathe. There are approximately 67,000 dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico, a population similar to the city of Pensacola. Dolphins in our area are typically around 8 feet and can weigh more than 400 pounds Female dolphins are pregnant for 12 months and nurse their calves for another 12 months. Dolphins swim in groups called pods and hunt together for fish. back to VisitPensacola.com