July 4th boaters: Steer clear of NJ dolphin family

July 4th, 2008 in Biology /
July 4th boaters: Steer clear of NJ dolphin family (AP)

Dolphins swim in the Shrewsbury River Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in Sea Bright, N.J. The group of 15 dolphins who have taken up residence in a river near the Jersey Shore will be allowed to stay there through the July Fourth holiday weekend, even though a nearby fireworks display draws heavy boat traffic.Patrols will enforce a perimeter around the dolphins throughout the holiday weekend, state police Sgt. Stephen Jones said. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

(AP) -- Authorities protecting a dolphin family in a New Jersey river are stepping up enforcement over the July Fourth holiday.

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