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

"They found a dolphin at one point and had to shut everything down."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

I did it three more times and became exactly like a dolphin, grazing the sharp reef of pool steps.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri