Baby dead dolphins wash in record numbers on the shores of Alabama and Mississippi, alarming scientists and a federal agency responsible for monitoring the health of the Gulf of Mexico.The Baby Dolphin Deaths Worry Scientists
Solange Moby, director of the Institute of marine mammals (IMMS) Gulfport, Mississippi, said Thursday he has never seen such a large number of death.
"I worked with marine mammals for 30 years, and this is the first time we've seen so many calves," he said. "It 's scary."The Baby Dolphin Deaths Worry Scientists
At least 24 babies have dolphins stranded on the coasts of both states since the beginning of the year - more than ten times the normal rate. In addition, six former dolphin died.
In January 2009, and 2010, no calf strandings were reported, compared to four in January 2011, the institute said. In those years in February, only one calf was reported in the annual update.
Blair Mase, chief coordinator of stranded marine mammals for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which was reiterated that Solangi.The Baby Dolphin Deaths Worry Scientists
Solange Moby, director of the Institute of marine mammals (IMMS) Gulfport, Mississippi, said Thursday he has never seen such a large number of death.
"I worked with marine mammals for 30 years, and this is the first time we've seen so many calves," he said. "It 's scary."The Baby Dolphin Deaths Worry Scientists
At least 24 babies have dolphins stranded on the coasts of both states since the beginning of the year - more than ten times the normal rate. In addition, six former dolphin died.
In January 2009, and 2010, no calf strandings were reported, compared to four in January 2011, the institute said. In those years in February, only one calf was reported in the annual update.
Blair Mase, chief coordinator of stranded marine mammals for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which was reiterated that Solangi.The Baby Dolphin Deaths Worry Scientists
