An observed entanglement of Lagenorhynchus obliquidens in the high seas driftnet area in the North Pacific

In August, 1991, an entanglement event was observed in the High Seas Driftnet area in the North Pacific. This description of an entanglement of Lagenorhynchus obliquidens is the first such documented report of dolphins entangling while bowriding. One of the entangled dolphins was rescued from the dr...

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Published in:Marine fisheries review 1997-06, Vol.59 (3), p.41-44
Main Authors: Mizroch, S.A, Hutchinson, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Delphinidae
Dolphins
Drift nets
Lagenorhynchus obliquidens
Marine
Porpoises
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Summary:In August, 1991, an entanglement event was observed in the High Seas Driftnet area in the North Pacific. This description of an entanglement of Lagenorhynchus obliquidens is the first such documented report of dolphins entangling while bowriding. One of the entangled dolphins was rescued from the driftnet.
ISSN:0090-1830
1939-2044