Don't know about noises, but it shouldn't hurt. If you ever get the chance again, here is my experiance. Hope it helps.
1. Had a dolphin come right up next to me while towing on a sled. I thought it was a shark at first, and about jumped out of the water. He left as soon as I reacted to his presence.
2. On several occasions I have tried dropping divers in the water ahead of the line of travel of dolphins. Only once did anybody get a look at one and he did not stay around. I don't think this works.
3. Once, but what a once, we found a group of dolphins staying around one spot. I got everybody in the water, no fins, with instructions to move toward the dolphins very,very slowly. Worked like a charm. The water was Bahamas clear and the dolphins would come up almost to touching distance. They appeared to be eating something just under the sand and would stick their noses 6-8 inches deep in hard sand and stir it. Incredibly strong animals. After shooting a roll of film, I suddenly realized I was an idiot to be still in the boat. Jumped in with fins and got my own eye full. Very interesting, the dolphins would not come near as close to me. I think it was the fins and greater mobility.
Good luck finding some more. Be sure to post if you do.
Connor
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