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Oceanic dolphins

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

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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. 

Environmental, indigenous groups accuse Navy of damaging marine mammals

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New species of dolphin found right under researchers’ noses

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Bottlenose Dolphins Whistling On A First Name Basis

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Whales at Home in the Caribbean

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Right Whales in the Wrong Place

A North Atlantic Right Whale mother and newborn calf have been spotted in Cape Cod Bay. These endangered Right Whales usually give birth in the more balmy waters of Florida and Georgia at this time of year.

Earth Ear- Bottlenose Dolphin

The sounds of Bottlenose Dolphins in Milford Sound, New Zealand.

New Dolphin Species Identified

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

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Jamming with Wild Whales

A Pacific Northwest artist has set up a special underwater sound system so Orca whales can hear him play the guitar, and the whales sing along. Liam Moriarity of KPLU-Seattle recorded the jam session and speaks with the artist about communicating with another species through music.

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Killer Radio

There’s a new radio station on the air in British Columbia, and it’s like no other. ORCA-FM broadcasts live, round-the-clock sounds of killer whales. Correspondent Tom Banse (BAHN-see) reports.

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