A bunch of researchers analyzing numerous species of dolphins within the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Türkiye introduced their endangered and weak standing to consideration on Monday.
According to the findings of the Marine Mammal Research Association (DMAD), which researches whales and dolphins in Türkiye’s seas, the nation is residence to 4 dolphin species: frequent dolphins, wild dolphins, striped dolphins and grey dolphins.
The nation’s seas are additionally residence to the dolphins’ relative species, the harbor porpoise.
The analysis workforce, led by the affiliation’s founder Aylin Akkaya, employed drones to seize quite a few photos of dolphin pods throughout their expeditions.
One of the DMAD members, Efecan Iştipliler, famous that they ceaselessly encountered wild dolphins and striped dolphins throughout their analysis expeditions within the Mediterranean.
However, Iştipliler highlighted that frequent dolphins and grey dolphins are rarer, and their populations within the Mediterranean are thought of threatened.
He identified that, surprisingly, globally labeled as “less threatened,” the frequent dolphin is listed as endangered within the Mediterranean. Insufficient information on the fawn and striped dolphins, labeled as “less threatened,” and the grey dolphin, referred to as “sensitive,” hinders a complete understanding of their scenario within the area.
Iştipliler harassed that information from the Agreement on the Conservation of Marine Mammals within the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Contiguous Atlantic Region (ACCOBAMS) designates Mediterranean populations as endangered.
The harbor porpoise is assessed as much less threatened globally; nevertheless, Türkiye’s inhabitants is taken into account endangered, he famous.
The researchers recognized underwater sound air pollution as a major menace to dolphins, as they depend on sound for communication, just like whales.
Additionally, human-induced stress elements, corresponding to marine air pollution (plastic and chemical), habitat loss, decreased looking assets and accidents attributable to maritime visitors, contribute to their vulnerability.
Stating that there’s a lack of knowledge on whales and dolphins in Türkiye, Iştipliler mentioned, “There are many people who are unaware of the existence of these creatures in our waters. As the DMAD team, we are trying to increase public awareness and emphasize the awareness of dolphins in our waters, in addition to the expeditions we organize to close the data gap and get to know these creatures closely.”
“We can work together to protect our seas and leave a more peaceful sea for marine mammals. Dolphins and whales are extremely sensitive to sound. Therefore, if you are using a watercraft or boat, you should pay attention to your speed. You can avoid pollution and reduce consumption,” he mentioned.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
