You might think baby dolphins would love calm, protected reef lagoons. And you’d be half-right. Nursery areas often exist near reefs, but not in them. Mama dolphins pick sandy or seagrass spots—places where a clumsy calf won’t scratch its tiny nose on a staghorn coral.
Yes, dolphins have baby-proofed habitats. They’re better parents than most of us.
So, the final answer is: No, dolphins don’t live in coral reefs. They just use them like you use a drive-in movie theater—for snacks, romance, and occasionally showing off in front of your friends.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to tell a seahorse it can stop inviting dolphins over for slumber parties. They’re always a no-show.
