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

The dolphin carcass has been sent for further examination, although test results could take up to six months.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Known as "bycatch," this phenomenon causes thousands of dolphin deaths each year.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

The old man held him with his left hand and his shoulders now and stooped down and scooped up water in his right hand to get the crushed dolphin flesh off of his face.

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway