Sea and are often seen in Istanbul as they swim up and down the
Bosporus. The population of this distinctive species of dolphin is
currently threatened due to pollution, over-fishing, sea traffic and
poaching.
| August 2005 |
Istanbul |
Fact of the Month - August |
Mark Merlino - Home page |
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| Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus ponticus) live in the Black Sea and are often seen in Istanbul as they swim up and down the Bosporus. The population of this distinctive species of dolphin is currently threatened due to pollution, over-fishing, sea traffic and poaching. |
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| Ancient Greek coin showing Arion riding a dolphin |