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 HAIFA, Israel (AP) - Dozens of dolphins arched in line out of the polluted waters of Haifa harbor Tuesday, in an unprecedented visit to the crowded Mediterranean port that surprised and delighted researchers.
Between 40 and 50 of the usually reclusive rough-toothed dolphins appeared in the busy commercial and navy port for what one researcher called "a lunch break" and appeared to be in no distress.
They were apparently drawn by the fish-rich waters of Haifa Bay. However, the bay is also full of noxious chemicals, and Aviad Sheinin, of Haifa University's Maritime Studies Department, said he hoped they would swim back to sea soon.
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