Had the opportunity to view flying fish once, whilst crossing the ocean by sea, on one of the last liners doing so regularly back in the ‘60s. They followed in the wake of the ship, leaping and “flying” for considerable distances before falling back into the water. Splendid sight!Monty’s Aquarium is, predictably, a bit odd….
I went to the Miami Seaquarium in the 80s and the dolphin tank was open up top— you could walk right up to the rail and stick your hand in if you had a mind to.A friend and I were taking a shortcut around the tank watching the dolphins swim around when one threw a small football at us. I picked it up and threw it back, and we played catch for a bit. Then I held it out over the water, and the dolphin dove, circled around, and came up to grab it out of my hand. Well, it would have, but I saw those teeth coming up and chickened out, letting the ball go first. That’s when some other tourists wanted a turn, and we left them to it. Most kewl.
Phred Premium Member over 8 years ago
This is funny. Though, now I’m wondering about the Tiger Sharks exhibit.
nitromicro over 8 years ago
Love the fifth panel. A great rendition of flailing net action.
Bob, near Mark over 8 years ago
Sea lions are the pride of the aquarium.
alexzabala over 8 years ago
The dogfish escaped and attacked the catfish
Mayor Snorkum over 8 years ago
At the Jersey shore, anything is possible. . .and probable.
Sisyphos over 8 years ago
Had the opportunity to view flying fish once, whilst crossing the ocean by sea, on one of the last liners doing so regularly back in the ‘60s. They followed in the wake of the ship, leaping and “flying” for considerable distances before falling back into the water. Splendid sight!Monty’s Aquarium is, predictably, a bit odd….
steverinoCT over 8 years ago
I went to the Miami Seaquarium in the 80s and the dolphin tank was open up top— you could walk right up to the rail and stick your hand in if you had a mind to.A friend and I were taking a shortcut around the tank watching the dolphins swim around when one threw a small football at us. I picked it up and threw it back, and we played catch for a bit. Then I held it out over the water, and the dolphin dove, circled around, and came up to grab it out of my hand. Well, it would have, but I saw those teeth coming up and chickened out, letting the ball go first. That’s when some other tourists wanted a turn, and we left them to it. Most kewl.