Adopts the bottlenose dolphin as the official marine mammal of North Carolina.
The bill adopts the bottlenose dolphin as the official marine mammal of North Carolina. Bottlenose dolphins are abundant along the state's coastline, known for their social behavior, echolocation abilities, and impressive swimming speeds. This designation recognizes the ecological and cultural significance of the species to North Carolina. The act becomes effective upon becoming law.
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