The silence and stillness of the ocean conceals the spirited and rich lives of sea animals, who exhibit a wide range of emotions and expressions. There can be so much more to summer than swimming in crystal blue seas; it can also be a time to be more aware of how animals share the world with us. The ancient Greeks, for instance, portrayed dolphins in their art, music, and stories because they believed that dolphins were music lovers and danced to the natural rhythm of the earth. The Greek myths also usually presented dolphins as helpers, lovers, and as more merciful than people. Even though the emotional intelligence of animals is often overlooked, scientific research has shown over the years that some animals can teach us lessons on how to express joy, compassion and curiosity. Scientists from the British Medical Journal have found that swimming with dolphins can help alleviate depression and improve one’s well being, and other researchers have found that the dolphins can also show compassion and love. Surrounded by resort towns on the Red Sea and white sand beaches brimming with sea life, Egypt is not only…
Explore Marsa Alam’s Dolphin Swimming Spots to Improve Mood and Reduce Anxiety
August 4, 2022
