Biologists are still looking for answers to explain the death of over 400 bottleneck dolphins off the Zanzibar coast. Most of the dolphins washed ashore on Nungwi beach, located at the northern tip of Zanzibar Island. Preliminary examinations of the stomachs of the dead animals indicate that they had not eaten for some time or had vomited severely. More tests are planned to determine if toxic "red tide" algae might have contributed to their demise.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Over 400 Dolphins die on Zanzibar Coast
Biologists are still looking for answers to explain the death of over 400 bottleneck dolphins off the Zanzibar coast. Most of the dolphins washed ashore on Nungwi beach, located at the northern tip of Zanzibar Island. Preliminary examinations of the stomachs of the dead animals indicate that they had not eaten for some time or had vomited severely. More tests are planned to determine if toxic "red tide" algae might have contributed to their demise.
