How dolphins may become stranded in waters with gently sloping shorelines

How dolphins may become stranded in waters with gently sloping shorelines

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video explains how dolphins use echolocation to detect objects in water. When sound waves hit an object, they bounce back as echoes, which dolphins interpret. However, in areas with gently sloping shorelines, echolocation signals can reflect multiple times off the sea surface and bottom, leading to energy and detail loss, making dolphins vulnerable to stranding.

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