The Katrina dolphins have become household names, but there has been major controversy over sending the animals to the Bahamas.
Shortly before the news of the animals going to the Bahamas, stories were surfacing over Atlantis wanting to capture wild Solomon Island dolphins for their new Dolphin Cay.
Alarm Over Kerzner's Dolphin Imports (JonesBahamas.com)
When news hit that the dolphins would be flown to the Bahamas, Dr. Moby Solangi and Don Jacobs (part owners in Marine Life), began a lawsuit about ownership.
Mississippi dolphins flown to Bahamas
Dolphins Displaced By Katrina Moving To Bahamas (nbc6.net) [Video included]
Georgeanne Irvine has now worked together with Atlantis to write a 170 page book about the dolphins' journey to the Bahamas. Although some trainers helped with the information of the book, the majority of them wished to be unnamed. There was also no thanks given to Dr. Solangi.
New Book Details Dramatic Rescue of Katrina Dolphins
The above article does discuss the births of three calves to Kelly, Shelly and Jackie since being at Atlantis.
You can purchase the book on Atlantis' website.
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