Overview
- Mimmo has become a regular sight off St. Mark's since last month after entering the lagoon in late June.
- Observers say the dolphin lingers in the busy basin even after feeding and appears unfazed by boat noise and crowds.
- Marine biologists warn of collision and propeller dangers and report no reliable, safe method to make it leave the area.
- Researchers are tracking its movements, noting it can reach the open sea yet could quickly return even if escorted out.
- With colder months approaching, experts expect fewer fish could make the lagoon less appealing; such dolphin visits are rare, with two recorded during COVID-19 restrictions in 2021.