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Do dolphins or porpoises live in the coastal waters of North Carolina?
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The six species of porpoise in the world can be found off the coast of South America, in the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans, on the east and southern coasts of Asia and to the north of Antarctica. The distribution of these species can be found by visiting the IUCN Redlist website, searching the keyword "porpoise"and clicking on the distribution map links to the right of each listed species.
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Which type of Dolphin lives in Newzealand Coastal Waters?
blue dolphins :)
How many kangaroos are in the Great Barrier Reef?
None. There are no porpoises in Australian waters. Dolphins are plentiful, but not porpoises.
Do bottlenose migrate?
Some do, all depends on where in the world they are. Some coastal dolphins in higher latitudes show a clear tendency toward seasonal migrations, traveling farther south in the winter. For example, coastal bottlenose dolphins on the Atlantic side of the U.S. migrate seasonally between New Jersey and North Carolina. Coastal dolphins in warmer waters show less extensive, localized seasonal movements.
What kind of Dolphins live in South Carolina?
The waters off of South Carolina are home to bottle nose dolphins. There are 79 species of dolphins but this one seems to like South Carolina.
What is the common porpoises habitat?
Porpoises live in the cold waters of coastal bays, tidal channels and estuaries of the Northern hemisphere. There are many along the east and west coasts of North America, the North Sea and the British Isles. They are most commonly seen along the continental shelf (about 6 miles off shore) and usually in water less than 300 feet deep.
Where do Peale dolphins live?
cool, coastal waters of southern South America, including The Falkland Islands
What is the difference in mahi mahi and dauphin fish?
Mahi Mahi and Dolphin Fish are the same thing. It is a fish found in tropical waters world wide. They are sometime confused with Dolphins or porpoises because of their name.
How many bottlenose dolphins in the world?
N.M.F.S. surveys in the northern Gulf of Mexico estimate as many as 45,000 bottle nosed dolphins from the coast to about 250 km (155 mi.) offshore. This area includes the Gulf's bays and sounds, coastal waters (about 17,600 individuals), and continental shelf waters (about 25,320 individuals).
How many bottlenose dolphins are in the world?
N.M.F.S. surveys in the northern Gulf of Mexico estimate as many as 45,000 bottle nosed dolphins from the coast to about 250 km (155 mi.) offshore. This area includes the Gulf's bays and sounds, coastal waters (about 17,600 individuals), and continental shelf waters (about 25,320 individuals).
What areas do dolphins live in?
Dolphins are found all over the world; generally in shallow seawater of the continental shelves. Dolphins that love to feed on planktons are often attracted to the coastal areas. You will find them in any ocean in the world! Dolphins can at times be found in rivers as well. These species may never ever venture towards the oceans! 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. Some dolphins are kept in man-made habitats, such as the National Aquarium or Seaworld.
What waters do dolphins live in?
OK i know that dolphins live all around the world so practically dolphins would live in all the waters that's what i think.
Do dolphins like eating octopus or squid or small fish or shrimps?
Dolphins do eat octopus. They tend to violently thrash the octopus first avoiding its venomous beak. Although not a dolphins staple food some are quite adept at making this there staple food source of florida US coastal waters.
