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FUNDS SET FOR DOLPHINS PROBE

HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION (HBOI)

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Concern for Indian River Dolphins

Something is making sick, the dolphins of Indian River Lagoon--a 150 mile long estuary south of Cape Canaveral. Scientists aren't sure what's causing the variety of dolphin afflictions but veterinary pathologist Greg Bossart says the situation is alarming (Dr. Gregory Bossart, director of Marine Mammal Research and Conservation, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution)...

Studying the Indian River Estuary

Partly as a response to a recent dolphin die-off and findings of other stranded and sick dolphins, researchers are taking a close look at the health of the Indian River Lagoon. One of the scientists taking note is veterinary pathologist Greg Bossart...

Concentrating environmental health concerns

While Florida coastal estuaries are usually seen as indicators of a healthy environment, there's concern that the 150 mile long Indian River Lagoon might be showing the opposite. Researchers such as Greg Bossart say the estuary might be concentrating an environmental problem...

Learning from Dolphin Deaths

Scientists say dead or sick dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon might be sending a message about the health of the estuary, south of Cape Canaveral. Researcher Greg Bossart says the dolphins might be acting as sentinels...

Mystery in Indian River Lagoon

I'm Kevin Pierce with the Florida Environment.

As scientists try to find the reason for sick or dead dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon, they're challenged by a number of factors. And researcher Greg Bossart warns that it might be exactly that--a number of factors--at the cause of the dolphin affliction....