dolphin

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They say the barriers kill local endangered species like the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin and the leatherback turtle, and they’re not that good at keeping out sharks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

He wouldn’t say if the U.S. had dolphin assets in the water.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

"We've always found it tricky to understand how grey seals would kill a healthy dolphin or porpoise," Langley said.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The first suspected case of a grey seal killing a common dolphin has been recorded in Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

He put his fingers to his mouth and whistled, which sounded strange underwater—like a dolphin screaming.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan