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New dolphin species spotted in Indian EEZ [1]

Sudha Nambudiri

KOCHI: As an indication of changing species in the Indian Ocean, Steno Bredanensis, a dolphin species not found in deep warm and tropical waters, has been identified for the first time after 100 years, in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Studies during 1997-2010 have identified six species of whales, nine species of dolphins and a species of porpoises and sea cow fro

Publication Date: 
04/12/2010
New Indian Express (Kochi) [2]
Tags:
Dolphin [3], Mammals [4], Marine Fisheries [5], Indian Ocean [6]
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