Study Finds Causes of Dolphin Deaths (IMAGE)

University of Central Florida

Study Finds Causes of Dolphin Deaths

Caption

For the past two years, scientists have been trying to figure out why there were a high number of dolphin deaths, part of what's called an "unusual mortality event" along the northern Gulf of Mexico. What they found was a perfect storm.

Credit

Steve Shippee, UCF

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.