Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
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Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary (ADS) is a marine protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on the east coast of Gulf St Vincent in and adjoining the north-western part of Adelaide, covering the estuary of the Port River around Port Adelaide and northwards past St Kilda. It was established in 2005 for the protection of a resident population of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus).
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Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary South Australia | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1] | |
Nearest town or city | Port Adelaide |
Coordinates | 34°44′35.15″S 138°29′23.64″E |
Established | 4 June 2005 (2005-06-04)[2] |
Area | 118.75 km2 (45.8 sq mi)[1] |
Managing authorities | National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia |
Website | Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary |
See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
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The dolphins are keenly watched by dolphin enthusiasts, as well as being a tourist attraction, touted as the only city in the world with wild dolphins living in it.