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Ms Sosnowski said that location could mean the dolphins could still be visible to the public.

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“We certainly hope that following this announcement they might come forward and tell us what their plans for the future are,” he said.

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But the local tourism icon is supporting the study.

“At the end of the day, it’s the dolphins’ welfare that we have first and foremost, and if the sea pens are a viable proposition, then obviously that will be a good environment for them to go into,” managing director Terry Goodall said.

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