Bottlenose Dolphins Continue to Compensate for Humans in Spite of a Pandemic
Published:14 Jun.2020 Source:WHOI
Though vessel noise may have quieted down on the high seas, one coastal area in Florida is seeing an upswing in boat traffic according to local authorities, putting more pressure on one of the world’s longest-studied bottlenose dolphin communities.
Since the start of the pandemic, scientists have been jumping at the opportunity to study the effects of a quieter marine environment. But not every part of the ocean is experiencing the same kind of zen. In Sarasota, Florida, marine police officers have reported significant increases in boat traffic over the course of the last few months, as coastal residents look for new ways to reduce ennui during stay-at-home orders.