Donate

Bottlenose dolphin

In just the first month of the war, scientists reported more than 80 dolphin deaths on the Turkish coast, according to the Turkish Marine Research Foundation. 

A spate of dolphin deaths in the Black Sea prompts scientists to search for answers

Environment

Since February, hundreds of dolphins have been found dead off the coasts of Ukraine, Bulgaria and Turkey. Scientists have pointed to the war in Ukraine as a possible cause. Navy sonar systems used to locate other vessels create powerful sounds that may be disorienting the marine animals. 

Dolphins playing

Baby dolphins babble when they learn language, just like humans do

Science

New species of dolphin found right under researchers’ noses

Environment

Bottlenose Dolphins Whistling On A First Name Basis

Environment

Earth Ear- Bottlenose Dolphin

Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

The World

New movies: ‘Moneyball,’ ‘Dolphin Tale,’ ‘Abduction,’ ‘Killer Elite’

[waitingforcorrection: no audio attached, invalid GUID] This weekend, a variety of anticipated movies are hitting theaters. “Moneyball,” starring Brad Pitt, is a dramatic film based on Michael Lewis’s popular 2003 book of the same name. “Dolphin Tale,” which stars Morgan Freeman, is a family film based on a true story about an injured bottlenose dolphin. […]

New Dolphin Species Identified

Environment

We’re looking for a city in Australia where researchers have identified a previously unknown species of dolphin.

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: