Dolphin Population Beginning to Rise After Drastic Decrease

Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean

From the 1960s-1990s, hazardous tuna fishing methods reduced the populations of northeastern offshore spotted dolphins and eastern spinner dolphins 80% and 70%, respectively. Years after laws were enacted to regulate fishing practices, the two species are showing signs of recovery. Though scientists caution that the dolphin populations are not yet out of danger, the recent data is the first sign of hope in decades.

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