Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) in Israel: Unique dynamics of a critically endangered population

The most eastern population of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) in the Mediterranean Sea inhabits the southern coastal waters of Israel. They are mainly observed in the shallow waters off Ashdod and Ashkelon, between the 15-30 m isobaths, with no reported observations north or west of this area....

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Main Authors: Yaly Mevorach, Aviad Scheinin, Ori Galili, Nina Luisa Santostasi, Dan Tchernov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2022.916950/full