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Merina
Common Name
Bottlenose DolphinNicknames
MerinabeanScientific Name
Tursiops truncatusParents
Bee & DelphiBirth Date
November 21, 1984Age
40 YearsGender
FemaleDefining Trait
Striking eyes, whites are visible/long, elegant rostrumMy Story
Merina was born at DRC in 1984 and is half-sister to Aleta, Santini and Talon. She is our most successful mother and her legacy continues with Pandora, Calusa, Cayo, Flagler and Windley. In addition to being an amazing Mom, her resume includes modeling and acting – she loves being in front of the camera! Merina enjoys a challenge and excels at creative training, such as combination behaviors.