Dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists
In one area 76% of fishing boats were followed, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parents Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic are increasingly following trawlers to scavenge for food, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parents, a study has found. “These days the easiest way to find [bottlenose dolphins] is to look for trawlers,” said Giovanni Bearzi, a co-author of the study and the president of Dolphin Biology and Conservation in Italy. “Many of them are fol
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Bottlenose dolphins have always followed trawlers, but the behaviour has become more intense, the study says. Photograph: Brandon Cole Marine Photography/AlamyView image in fullscreenBottlenose dolphins have always followed trawlers, but the behaviour has become more intense, the study says. Photograph: Brandon Cole Marine Photography/AlamyDolphinsDolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientistsIn one area 76% of fishing boats were followed, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parentsLauren LeesFri 3 Jul 2026 00.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic are increasingly following trawlers to scavenge for food, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parents, a study has found.“These days…
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