Dolphins Death Rate in Brazilian Amazon Continues to Rise; Fishing Bycatch Suspected as Top Killers of Marine Mammals

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.23.2021 05:36 AM

Sea Shepherd and Brazil's National Institute for Research conducted an investigation regarding the decline of population in tucuxi river dolphins and pink dolphins in the Amazonian rivers.

1,500 Dolphins Mass Slaughtered in Faroe Islands Could Spark Never-Ending Debate Over Danish Tradition Grindadráp

09.15.2021 03:48 AM

Denmark's Faroe Islands recently held their annual dolphin slaughter tradition, but it exceeded the usual kill count and could trigger the debate on the 4-century-old Grindadráp.

Bottlenose Dolphins Burn Fat Slower as They Age; Possible Key To Understand Human Metabolism

08.13.2021 22:23 PM

Humans have a slower metabolism as they get older. Now, a new study reveals that bottlenose dolphins also burn calories at a slower rate as they age despite doing the same physical activities and not eating too much.

Dolphins, Whales Underground Air-Breathing Finally Understood in Nasal Passage Study of Animals, Other Cetaceans’ Evolution

08.06.2021 00:16 AM

A new stud study has shed light on cetacean’s long-time puzzle over the evolution of these animal types which include dolphins.

Mysterious Skin Disease on Dolphins Linked to Climate Change

12.19.2020 20:00 PM

Scientists have linked the mysterious skin disease found on bottlenose dolphins to climate change as its marine habitat's salinity has turned into freshwater.

Dolphins Control Their Heart Rates to Avoid Decompression Sickness

11.30.2020 18:00 PM

Bottlenose dolphins control their heartbeats as they dive deeper to avoid decompression sickness or the bends brought by the sudden changes in pressure.

Yoda the Lone Dolphin Spotted Far From Scottish Home

10.11.2020 22:51 PM

Yoda the lone dolphin is the latest member of Moray Firth's population of bottlenose dolphins to have been spotted off Denmark.

Dolphin Population in Hong Kong Continues to Increase Amid the Pandemic

09.16.2020 08:10 AM

The Pearl River Estuary is filled with dolphins once again due to the lack of marine traffic between Hong Kong and Macau. Experts and WWF Hong Kong hope that long-term solutions to conserve the species will be implemented when ferry operations resume.

Dolphins May Be the Smartest Creatures on Earth

07.18.2019 08:15 AM

A study suggests that dolphins are highly intelligent creatures and they may surpass human intelligence in some aspects.

Dolphins Form Friendship through Shared Interest like Humans

06.12.2019 17:39 PM

The team discovered that male spongers spend more time associating with other male spongers than they do non-spongers, these bonds are based on similar foraging technique and not related to other factors

Adolescent Dolphin Victim to Plastic Pollution in Fort Myers

05.02.2019 11:39 AM

Another tragic story highlighting the damages of single-use plastic waste. As humans continue using more and more plastic, the non-renewable material continues to hurt marine life.

Dead Dolphins Washed Up On the French Coast

04.28.2019 22:20 PM

A huge number of dead dolphins were found washed up in the coast of Nantes, France and this may just be the beginning.

Biologists Cracked the Code of Marine Mammal Communication through Mysterious River Dolphin

04.19.2019 09:45 AM

The dolphins interact socially and are making more sounds than previously thought with a diverse vocal repertoire

Two-Headed Harbor Porpoise Appeared In The North Sea In Netherlands

06.16.2017 09:26 AM

Fishermen recently caught rare two-headed harbor porpoise in the North Sea in Netherlands that probably breathed its last soon after birth.

Underwater Interactive Touchpad Used By Scientists To Measure Dolphins' Intelligence

05.28.2017 19:27 PM

An underwater interactive touchpad is invented to measure dolphins' intelligence. The project is the first developed project to identify how dolphins interact and make choices.

Same Evolutionary Pattern Followed By Three Marine Mammals: Seals, Dolphins & Whales

05.25.2017 00:52 AM

A new research study has revealed that whales, dolphins, and seals follow the same evolutionary pattern. It has also been revealed that long time ago, terrestrial mammals returned to the seas.

Captive Breeding Of Dolphins, Killer Whales Banned In France

05.08.2017 01:37 AM

The captive breeding of dolphins and killer whales was banned in France, a move that is deemed as "historical" by animal rights activists.

The Real Number of Existing White Dolphins in Hong Kong Now Revealed

04.12.2017 17:02 PM

A team of experts from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has now been able to clinch the exact number of dolphins existing in Hong Kong waters; know more here

Biologists Used Cutting-Edge Cameras To Watch Dolphin Activities Underwater

02.25.2017 20:41 PM

Biologists have found a way to monitor dolphins even if they are not around. Using cutting-edge cameras, the dolphins can be monitored underwater to see its behaviors and activities.

In Japan, Dolphin Controversy Continues Despite International Outcry

05.21.2015 14:08 PM

Officials from the small fishing village of Taiji, in Central Japan, remain defiant amidst protests that label their dolphin hunts as cruel. Despite international outcry, the slaughter continues.