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Dolphins Mating

Sexual maturity is reached when the dolphin becomes old enough to reproduce. It is generally thought that:

Female Dolphins reach sexual maturity between five and twelve years old.
Male Dolphins reach sexual maturity when they are ten to twelve years old.

Females usually initiate the courtship and breeding behavior.

This breeding behavior occurs throughout the year. Once courtship is initiated the gestation period begins which lasts for ten to twelve months. Only one calf is born at a time but a female bears a calf about every three years.

A calf is born either head-first or tail-first. Right after delivery the dolphin calf swims to the surface for its first breath of air. The dolphin new born calf is usually between forty-two to fifty-two inches long and weighs about forty-four pounds.

Mothers nurse the young from their nipples for the first four to eight days. As the calf develops it becomes more and more independent from its mother.

We have pictures of Orcas - which are actually dolphins as well - mating in the wild on this page

The Skipper's Corner

Ron King

"The Legendary Captain" Ron King, Owner Operator of Sea King Adventures, has over 35 years of experience in the beautiful waters around Victoria and Vancouver Island. He is a certified Master Skipper with The distinction of being Victoria's most knowledgeable marine naturalist and conservationist .

Since starting SeaKing Adventures in 1995 Ron boasts a perfect safety record.

Born and raised in Victoria, Captain Ron has over 30 years of professional marine experience - including 25 years of commercial fishing and 11 years whale watching.

Like his father before him, going to sea is the only life he’s known. He began his career as a deckhand on board his father’s fishing boat "Five Kings II" at the tender age of 11. By the time he was 20, he owned and operated his first fishing vessel, "Aquarius".

In 1995, with the commercial fishery in decline, he discovered his passion and purpose in whale watching and founded SeaKing Adventures Inc.

Because SeaKing Adventures is Victoria’s only 100% family owned and operated marine tour company, Ron’s commitment to quality, safety and satisfaction is guaranteed! His central location on board the vessel allows him to provide Victoria’s most comprehensive fully narrated, totally interactive and personalized tours. Boasting a spotless safety record and sightings guarantee, Ron’s qualifications and experience combine to make him the city’s premier guide.

Our vessel can accommodate groups of 12 comfortably and is Canadian Coast Guard inspected annually. The soft riding boat has comfy leather seats, an onboard toilet and is equipped with all the latest in GPS, radar and communications apparatus. Safety survival suits are supplied for each passenger.

Passengers can all expect a exciting, educational, safe and comfortable tour of the area whales and wildlife.

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