The 17 dolphins that used to swim in Gulfport's Oceanarium and that were brought to the Bahamas after Hurricane Katrina are doing fine.

Actually, the dolphins are flourishing in their new environment at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas and they have access to a huge amount of space,

said Frank Murru, chief marine officer for Kerzner International, which owns Atlantis Resort.

"These dolphins are doing fantastic,"

said David Lion, president of Gulfport's Marine Animal Productions, which owns the dolphins.

"All the scratches and scars sustained in the hurricane are healing beautifully in the natural saltwater they they are living in now."

The dolphins are enjoying several interconnecting pools which have a total of about 1.5 million gallons of water. They are allowed most of the time to move between pools and have been energetic and lively since arrival. Their current location is closed to the public and is temporary while Atlantis Resort builds a massive, outdoor complex for the dolphins.