Dolphins are found all over the waters around Destin.  They are gentle mammals that are a pleasure to watch.  Due to encounters with humans, their numbers are declining.  They are a wild animal that should be given their space. Also, Feeding wild dolphins is dangerous to both humans and the animals, as it can lead to aggression, injury from boat propellers or fishing gear, and a disruption of their natural behaviors and migration patterns and it is prohibited by the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and penalties can include fines of up to $20,000 and/or a year in prison.