VOICED: Tracking dolphins in the Gulf of Genoa: a researcher's joy

Fulvio and his team study dolphins in northwest Italy, focusing on the impact of human activities, particularly chemical and sound pollution. They maintain a database of 244 dolphins, identified by unique dorsal fin features. The research reveals that dolphins sleep with one eye open, resting half their brains at a time, offering insights into their complex behavior.

What impact is man having on dolphins in northwest Italy?

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What are some of the challenges in quantifying the effects of chemical and sound pollution on dolphins?

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How do researchers identify individual dolphins?

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What does the presence of a dent in a dolphin's dorsal fin indicate?

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What unique behavior do dolphins exhibit while sleeping?

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