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Some basics on bottlenose dolphins

Why are they here? Scientists say the dolphins probably chased fish into Long Island Sound and found enough food to sustain themselves.

Where did they come from? They are most likely to have migrated from south of Cape Hatteras, N.C.

When did they get here? The dolphins probably arrived in Long Island Sound on Wednesday, scientists say.

Are they in danger? The only danger the dolphins...

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