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Dolphins increasingly follow trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, study finds · Cyprus Report

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Dolphins increasingly follow trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, study finds

1 sourceFirst reported 19 days agoUpdated 19 days ago

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Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic Sea are adapting their feeding behaviors due to overfishing in the region.
Research indicates that 76% of fishing boats in one area were followed by dolphins seeking food scraps.
The study highlights that young dolphins are learning this scavenging behavior from their mothers.
Scientists note that this reliance on trawlers may indicate changes in the marine ecosystem due to reduced fish populations.
The findings raise concerns about the long-term impacts on dolphin behavior and the overall health of the Adriatic marine environment.

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Dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientistsThe Guardian · 19 days ago

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Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic Sea are adapting their feeding behaviors due to overfishing in the region.
Research indicates that 76% of fishing boats in one area were followed by dolphins seeking food scraps.
The study highlights that young dolphins are learning this scavenging behavior from their mothers.
Scientists note that this reliance on trawlers may indicate changes in the marine ecosystem due to reduced fish populations.
The findings raise concerns about the long-term impacts on dolphin behavior and the overall health of the Adriatic marine environment.

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