bottlenose dolphins
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NOAA Investigates Surge In Dead Dolphins Along The Gulf Coast
Since the beginning of February, over 260 bottlenose dolphin strandings have been documented along the northern Gulf Coast, prompting the declaration of an “unusual mortality event”. The reason for the strandings isn’t entirely clear, but indications point to excessive freshwater from rain — and even the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, which has comprised dolphin health.