Dolphins Reunited Safely at Atlantis, Paradise Island

Sixteen of the dolphins displaced from Gulfport,
Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina and temporarily housed in various
marine facilities throughout the eastern United States have traveled
safely to their new home at Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas.
   According to Atlantis veterinarian, Dr. Pam Govett, who along with
eleven other marine specialists and an additional veterinarian
accompanied the animals on their journey, "The dolphins traveled
comfortably on a specially-fitted Stretch DC-8 airplane in transport
carriers filled with filtered, temperature controlled water. They all
arrived safely and are doing well -- eating, interacting and
acclimating to their new environment."
   The transportation process, implemented by over 150 people, began
in Philadelphia, where Wee Tee, Echo, Sasha and Naia, who had been
living in temporary homes at the Baltimore Aquarium and at Six Flags
Great Adventure in New Jersey, came together for the first leg of
their trip to Atlantis. Their plane then continued on to Mobile,
Alabama, where Jill, Kelly, Jacki, Michelle, Tamra, Toni, Noah,
Elijah, Cherie, Brewer, Katelyn and Johnah, who had been residing at
the Navy Construction Battalion (SeaBee) Center in Gulfport and
Florida's Gulfarium in Fort Walton Beach, were waiting. After arriving
on Paradise Island, the dolphins were transported immediately to a
spacious saltwater acclimation habitat in Nassau Harbour, where they
will reside for the next year. The acclimation habitat has a natural
sandy bottom, is filled with over 1.5 million gallons of Bahamian
ocean water and will allow the dolphins to slowly adjust to their new
surroundings. In addition, the staff of 45 marine mammal specialists
is monitoring them around-the-clock. "Given the trauma that many of
the dolphins experienced during Hurricane Katrina, our goal is to
provide them with a stable environment, optimal medical care,
enriching activities and plenty of interaction with our staff," said
Dr. Govett.
   The dolphin's permanent habitat, which is currently under
construction, will be an eleven-acre lagoon located on Atlantis's
grounds and designed to exceed facility regulations set forth by the
United States and the world. It will contain three interactive coves
in a tropical setting, complete with sandy beaches, and will be one of
the largest man-made, inland dolphin habitats in the world. In
addition to the interactive coves, the dolphins will live in seven
interconnected resident pools containing more than six million gallons
of crystal-clear sea water. Atlantis will provide each dolphin with
250,000 gallons of water, more than ten times the amount required by
United States regulations. The facility will also serve as the first
marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation facility in The Bahamas. A
permanent medical pool and six additional pools will be available for
examinations and quarantine, should the need arise.
   Prior to departure, each dolphin was given a complete physical.
One dolphin from the Katrina group was unable to make the journey. Dr.
Govett states, "Tessie, who has been temporarily living at Florida's
Gulfarium, was diagnosed with an aggressive fungal infection. Due to
her weakened condition, we thought it best for her to stay in Florida
to recuperate. A wonderful team of veterinarians and trainers is
attending to her, and we will wait for a marked improvement in her
condition before making any plans for her to join the other dolphins
at Atlantis."
   As Chief Marine Officer for Atlantis, Frank Murru, explained, "The
transport process requires meticulous planning, a crew of highly
professional marine experts and state-of-the-art equipment, all of
which ensure an efficient process, safety and comfort for the
dolphins." He continues, "We are deeply grateful to the National
Marine Fisheries Services in the United States and the Bahamas
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for expediting this transport
process and recognizing the urgency of getting these animals to a
permanent home."
   The transport of the Katrina dolphins to Atlantis completes the
rescue operation that has been underway for several months. According
to Murru, "We realize these animals have become a symbol of hope and
recovery in the coastal Mississippi area. Our intent is to remain
connected to that community and provide the residents with an ongoing
relationship with these dolphins. We are establishing a Katrina Kids
program to bring schoolchildren from the Gulf area to Atlantis, and
have already made arrangements to continue research programs with the
local universities. I know I speak for all of the employees at
Atlantis and Kerzner International Limited, Atlantis's parent company,
when I say that we are proud to be entrusted with the care of these
very special dolphins."

   About Atlantis, Paradise Island resort, The Bahamas

   Atlantis, Paradise Island is the flagship resort of Kerzner
International (NYSE:KZL), a leading international developer and
operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels. The
2,317-room, ocean-themed destination resort in the Caribbean is
located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. This unique property features
three interconnected hotel towers built around a 34-acre waterscape
with eleven million gallons of fresh and saltwater lagoons and pools.
Known as the largest open-air marine habitat in the world - second
only to Mother Nature - Atlantis is home to over 250 species and
70,000 marine animals ranging from giant sharks, rays and barracuda,
to piranha, eels and multitudes of tiny tropical fish.
   Kerzner International Limited recently commenced development of a
major expansion at Atlantis that includes a 600-room all-suite luxury
hotel and a significant enhancement of Atlantis's water-based
attractions. Certain parts of this expansion have already opened,
including Marina Village at Atlantis, with the remaining elements
expected to open in the second quarter of 2007.
   For further information about Atlantis, Paradise Island; telephone
242-363-6018, or visit on-line at Atlantis.com. For reservations, call
your travel agent or 800-ATLANTIS.
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