Sabtu, 08 Januari 2011

Where do Dolphins live?

 
Dolphins are found all over the world; generally in shallow seawater of the continental shelves. You can witness dolphins in the cold waters as well as the warm tropical waters. Of course, there are certain species of dolphins that show preference to a particular temperature. The bottlenose dolphin prefers to live in warmer waters. Dolphins can at times be found in rivers as well. These species may never ever venture towards the oceans! Dolphins that love to feed on planktons are often attracted to the coastal areas. The contamination of water has proven to be a threat to all marine life. Dolphins are facing threat due to metal objects, plastics and various pollutants found in the water.

Dolphins do not face many threats for their survival except for the major ones created by man. In some countries, dolphin meat is a delicacy. Currently, with the contamination of water and being hunted for the meat, their survival is a major issue worldwide.