RIYADH — A video clip of dolphins spinning at a height of three meters above the sea level became an instant hit in the social media as it captured a mesmerizing experience for the new media users. The video was released by the Tabuk Emirate on its Twitter account as part of the promotion of The Red Sea Project, which is tipped to be the world's most ambitious renewable tourism project. The project is also aimed at protection of many rare and endangered marine species in the Red Sea waters, including spinner dolphins, which is a small dolphin found in off-shore tropical waters around the world. It is famous for its acrobatic displays in which it rotates around its longitudinal axis as it leaps through the air. The rotational speed and spins during leaps by the dolphins in the Red Sea Project give a captivating experience for social media users. The spinner dolphins are known for their superior ability to spin above sea level. They are famous for their acrobatics and aerial behaviors. A spinner dolphin comes out of the waterfront first and twists its body as it rises into the air. When it reaches its maximum height, the dolphin descends back into the water, landing on its side. A dolphin can make two to 5.5 spins in one leap; the swimming and rotational speed of the dolphin as it spins underwater affects the number of spins it can do while airborne. They may also make nose-outs, tail slaps, flips, head slaps, salmon leaps, and side and back slaps. The Red Sea Project encompasses an archipelago of more than 90 pristine islands, in addition to stunning nature, mountains and canyons, dormant volcanoes, and deserts. It will provide a range of exclusive and unique experiences for tourists from all over the world. The project is being developed as a unique, luxury tourism destination that will embrace nature, culture and adventure, setting new standards in sustainable development and positioning Saudi Arabia on the global tourism map. The vision of the Red Sea Development Company is based on providing unforgettable tourism experiences and it is matched by a firm commitment to providing access to the most important cultural landmarks in the Kingdom, protecting and preserving environment, working on its development, and setting new standards for sustainable development.
