What hapened?
I am emty, but the pictures is quite true
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What hapened?
I am emty, but the pictures is quite true
Any story behind it..?
At all?
At all?
QUOTE(JayMan895 @ Apr 29 2006, 12:17 AM) [snapback]1167510[/snapback]
Any story behind it..?
At all?
Nobody knows what happened
This type of Dolphins normally live on the deep, maybe they did lose the fish they hunted at and swimmed in wrong way. Many of them had nothing kind piece of fish inside. But they actually dont know what goed wrong. Narriman Jidawi the seadefencebiology says that they didnt die because of the fish and they didnt get poisoned either. So it looks like a mistery.
could be an accident with sonar...
Sonar kills whales
Sonar kills whales
how sad 
looks like the result of man interfering with nature 
looks like the result of man interfering with nature
why are we so cruel?
How tragic. I hope the right authorities are looking into this. I hope this was not due to man's careless stupidity. Creatures of the deep need to be protected.
I hope the right authorities are looking into this. I hope this was not due to man's careless stupidity. Creatures of the deep need to be protected.
usualy what heppens is one or a couple m ay have bene sick and got stranded there distress calls call more in thjey get stranded and so on until many manty many are traped
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Creatures of the deep need to be protected.
Salutes to you.
But good luck telling that to the people who want money.
My thoughts on that are: Most people don't really care.
"Screw the dolphins! Put them with the TUNA."
QUOTE(dreamhunter @ Apr 28 2006, 09:08 PM) [snapback]1167537[/snapback]
why are we so cruel?
That's not a very fair statement.
Your wording aside, I'm sure what you meant was: Why do we have the ability to be so cruel?
I am not sure how any person could consciously do such a heartless thing.
This is a sorta statistical number. However, I'm not to keen on giving up Humane society and society that benefits us, than a single inferior creature. Though, I don't tolerate massacres.
I'm only generalizing, but the behavior has been seen before with Pilot whales, with them intentionally beaching themselves in large numbers. One suggested theory is that one becomes stranded, and the others come to their rescue. Unknowingly sending them all to their deaths.
I've read articles on this online, i'll try to find some to post.
Poor dolphins
I've read articles on this online, i'll try to find some to post.
Poor dolphins
Wow this is the hitch hiker guide to the galaxcy gone bad
they must have fallen back to earth after trying to leave
they must have fallen back to earth after trying to leave
This is so sad Dolphins are most peoples favourite creatures and it makes me so annoyed.
QUOTE(Darsawl @ Apr 30 2006, 12:51 AM) [snapback]1167986[/snapback]
Wow this is the hitch hiker guide to the galaxcy gone bad
they must have fallen back to earth after trying to leave
Well as much as I get the joke, the unexplained death of 400 of any species is NOT funny. Spend some time with dolphins and you'll see that they are like dogs with less agression. Not a creature that I want to see dead...
As for SONAR. I doubt that was the cause, as SONAR is used all over the world, thousands of times per day and this has never happened before. I would think bigger... some phenenom that was/wasn't recorded...
Were they dead when they washed up, I didn't see that info anywhere?
QUOTE(Reincarnated @ Apr 28 2006, 08:51 PM) [snapback]1167533[/snapback]
how sad
looks like the result of man interfering with nature man is nature
QUOTE(Nadal @ Apr 28 2006, 10:33 PM) [snapback]1167650[/snapback]
This is a sorta statistical number. However, I'm not to keen on giving up Humane society and society that benefits us, than a single inferior creature. Though, I don't tolerate massacres.
Are you saying that dolphins are inferior creatures? If so, then I disagree. Dolphins are very intelligent creatures. Sometimes I think humans are so arrogant as to think that they are the superior species. If you look at how dolphins live and interact with one another, they are way better than humans. They live in peace and have this curious ability to connect with mentally disabled people. They are a treat really to humans. We should cherish them.
It is a terrible thing what happened here. All them dolphins dead and for what?
Get back to the point. Dolphins aren't inferior, we are just better, you say humans as if you aren't one.
Well, do they have open wounds ? human causes ?? sharks ??? they decided to cult and kill each other ????
I think we need more info on this please, i think it would help, possible and autopsy might help.
Well, do they have open wounds ? human causes ?? sharks ??? they decided to cult and kill each other ????
I think we need more info on this please, i think it would help, possible and autopsy might help.
Let us take a minute silence for the dolphions. 
Poor things!
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I'm only generalizing, but the behavior has been seen before with Pilot whales, with them intentionally beaching themselves in large numbers. One suggested theory is that one becomes stranded, and the others come to their rescue. Unknowingly sending them all to their deaths.
The problem with that theory is that dolphins can get back into the water when they get beached. A peculiar phenomena happens in Hilton Head Island in SC, US. Dolphins coral fish close to the shore so that the next wave beaches the fish. The dolphins then beach themselves, eat the fish, and slip back into the water. The only reason whales cannot get back onto the water is that they are TOO HEAVY.
this happens quite a lot , maybe they are following very old hunting routes that are passed on one generation to another but because of the sea receding the areas are no longer under water and they get beached,, maybe
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this happens quite a lot
With whales...not dolphins...
I am wondering whether or not these dolphins died at sea...
Well..
We dont care about depleted uranium that radiates our Earth for 4.5 billion years...
We dont care about dolphins.
Humans never cease to amaze me.
We dont care about depleted uranium that radiates our Earth for 4.5 billion years...
We dont care about dolphins.
Humans never cease to amaze me.
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We dont care about dolphins
That a totally and shameful ignorant statement. So you think no humans care about dolphins? I guarentee that the majority of the popultaion wants them saved. Who even said this was caused by human fault? Ever thought that nature has the strongest hand in the deck of destruction?
QUOTE(frogfish @ May 2 2006, 10:05 AM) [snapback]1170854[/snapback]
That a totally and shameful ignorant statement. So you think no humans care about dolphins? I guarentee that the majority of the popultaion wants them saved. Who even said this was caused by human fault? Ever thought that nature has the strongest hand in the deck of destruction?
Ahh Frogfish, how good to see another blast of common sense in here
Most seem to forget how destructive nature is, and how mans best efforts pale by comparison. No to mention there are many humans intent on doing the right thing and repairing any damage we have mistakenly created. Unfortunately to some, we will always be tarred with the same brush as a selfish few. Not very understanding is it One could consider it a form of racism.Why are so many surmising the possibility of the deaths and doing our best to make man the prime culprit, why not turn some attention to the cretinous hypocrites removing Whales from the Oceans in the name of Sushi-science whilst we sit here all upset about a possibly very natural (and agreed sad) phenomenon. Good story, but if you want to attack humanity (as some seem hellbent on) take your fight to the gutless bunch of pathetics hiding behind diplomatic immunity and political correctness, I mean we wouldn't want to be seen as attacking Pride now would we? That is, if you really do care about the creatures you share the planet with and are not just happy to slander mankind in general to ease your contrived guilt.
A rare sad an unusual phenomenon. I hope the cause is determined.
Also, the report mentioned quite a few still floating at sea - this would indicate being washed up?
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Also, the report mentioned quite a few still floating at sea - this would indicate being washed up?
That what I thought...A death at sea...No beaching. I really hope they find what caused this.
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Why are so many surmising the possibility of the deaths and doing our best to make man the prime culprit, why not turn some attention to the cretinous hypocrites removing Whales from the Oceans in the name of Sushi-science whilst we sit here all upset about a possibly very natural (and agreed sad) phenomenon. Good story, but if you want to attack humanity (as some seem hellbent on) take your fight to the gutless bunch of pathetics hiding behind diplomatic immunity and political correctness, I mean we wouldn't want to be seen as attacking Pride now would we? That is, if you really do care about the creatures you share the planet with and are not just happy to slander mankind in general to ease your contrived guilt.
Agreed 110%
Zanzibar, Tanzania - Several hundred dolphins washed ashore this week on Friday in Tanzania's semi-autonomous Zanzibar archipelago died of natural causes, marine experts said on Saturday.
Narman Jidawi of the University of Dar es Salaam's Zanzibar-based Institute of Marine Sciences said at least 300 dolphins that were washed ashore on Friday had migrated from Indian Ocean waters in the southern African region.
"The results of our investigations carried out since Friday shows that the dolphins died of natural disaster known as confused eco-location. Since the dolphins move in pools, and we think they were looking for food, unfortunately they were trapped or stranded during the tides," she told AFP.
"We believe that the dead dolphins are the immigrants from Southern Africa. They are not Zanzibar dolphins so Zanzibaris and specifically the tourism department should not worry, we still have our dolphins," he added. "However, we are still continuing with investigations."
Fishermen were loading them on boats to toss them into the sea
Fishermen and residents on Kendwa, Tazare, Kigunda Nungwi - about 50km north of the Indian Ocean islands' capital - were seen disposing of the carcasses of the dead dolphins that had started to rot.
Fishermen were loading them on boats to toss them into the sea, while some residents were burying and carring home for food, despite warnings from the authorities against consuming them.
"The dead dolphins have started to stink and since Friday evening residents started burying them, unfortunately it is difficult to bury all the dead dolphins because they are many," Zanzibar resident Abubakar Mirando told AFP.
He added that some hungry residents carried large chunks of dolphin flesh to eat. - Sapa-AFP
Link:
Dolphins died of natural causes - expert
Narman Jidawi of the University of Dar es Salaam's Zanzibar-based Institute of Marine Sciences said at least 300 dolphins that were washed ashore on Friday had migrated from Indian Ocean waters in the southern African region.
"The results of our investigations carried out since Friday shows that the dolphins died of natural disaster known as confused eco-location. Since the dolphins move in pools, and we think they were looking for food, unfortunately they were trapped or stranded during the tides," she told AFP.
"We believe that the dead dolphins are the immigrants from Southern Africa. They are not Zanzibar dolphins so Zanzibaris and specifically the tourism department should not worry, we still have our dolphins," he added. "However, we are still continuing with investigations."
Fishermen were loading them on boats to toss them into the sea
Fishermen and residents on Kendwa, Tazare, Kigunda Nungwi - about 50km north of the Indian Ocean islands' capital - were seen disposing of the carcasses of the dead dolphins that had started to rot.
Fishermen were loading them on boats to toss them into the sea, while some residents were burying and carring home for food, despite warnings from the authorities against consuming them.
"The dead dolphins have started to stink and since Friday evening residents started burying them, unfortunately it is difficult to bury all the dead dolphins because they are many," Zanzibar resident Abubakar Mirando told AFP.
He added that some hungry residents carried large chunks of dolphin flesh to eat. - Sapa-AFP
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Dolphins died of natural causes - expert
Thing is that I don't think 400 dolphins would of gotten trapped at low tide... Another explanation maybe?
If they did indeed perish due to a sonar malfunction, then can someone explain why dolphins from another location were in that region to begin with? Was there a lack of fish, oil spill, etc? That anser may explain why they perished.
I am sure a better explaination than the one put forward so far exists. As Frogfish said - 400 dolphins trapped at low tide ? Pretty smart creatures aren't they?, and they were from 'out of town' which is quite strange too.
We will have to see what else comes up in the way of explainations.
We will have to see what else comes up in the way of explainations.
Very, very sad.
Source with photo
I have heard other cases where sea mammals such as whales were affected by super strong sonar, but the Navy doesn't seem to listen. This is very sad.
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Photo in the News: 400 Dead Dolphins Wash Up in Africa
May 1, 2006—Hundreds of dead dolphins mysteriously washed ashore Friday on a beach popular with tourists on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar (map).
As shown in this photograph taken Saturday, the water along a two-and-a-half-mile (four-kilometer) stretch of coast on the East African island turned reddish with the blood of the dead bottlenose dolphins.
Villagers and fishermen said they buried the remains of 400 animals.
Scientists don't know what killed the bottlenose dolphins, which usually live in deep offshore waters.
"It is quite strange for so many animals to strand," said Douglas Nowacek, an oceanographer at Florida State University in Tallahassee, who has studied dolphin deaths. "These animals are normally quite able to cope with stressors."
Local residents speculated that low tide combined with heavy rains and wind might have disoriented the marine mammals.
An early examination showed the animals' stomachs were empty. They either had not eaten for a long time or had recently vomited. Further tests will look for traces of poisonous substances, such as "red tide" algae.
Experts will also examine the dolphins' heads to assess whether the animals might have been affected by military sonar. A U.S. Navy task force routinely patrols along the East African coast as part of counterterrorism operations.
Loud blasts of sonar may disorient or scare marine mammals, many scientists believe, causing the animals to surface too quickly and suffer the equivalent of what divers call the bends, or decompression sickness.
"Naval sonar has been associated with toothed whale deaths, and the most well documented case was the mass stranding of beaked whales in the Bahamas in 2000," Nowacek said. "To my knowledge, though, sonar activity has not been associated with such a large number of deaths" as this one.
—Stefan Lovgren
May 1, 2006—Hundreds of dead dolphins mysteriously washed ashore Friday on a beach popular with tourists on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar (map).
As shown in this photograph taken Saturday, the water along a two-and-a-half-mile (four-kilometer) stretch of coast on the East African island turned reddish with the blood of the dead bottlenose dolphins.
Villagers and fishermen said they buried the remains of 400 animals.
Scientists don't know what killed the bottlenose dolphins, which usually live in deep offshore waters.
"It is quite strange for so many animals to strand," said Douglas Nowacek, an oceanographer at Florida State University in Tallahassee, who has studied dolphin deaths. "These animals are normally quite able to cope with stressors."
Local residents speculated that low tide combined with heavy rains and wind might have disoriented the marine mammals.
An early examination showed the animals' stomachs were empty. They either had not eaten for a long time or had recently vomited. Further tests will look for traces of poisonous substances, such as "red tide" algae.
Experts will also examine the dolphins' heads to assess whether the animals might have been affected by military sonar. A U.S. Navy task force routinely patrols along the East African coast as part of counterterrorism operations.
Loud blasts of sonar may disorient or scare marine mammals, many scientists believe, causing the animals to surface too quickly and suffer the equivalent of what divers call the bends, or decompression sickness.
"Naval sonar has been associated with toothed whale deaths, and the most well documented case was the mass stranding of beaked whales in the Bahamas in 2000," Nowacek said. "To my knowledge, though, sonar activity has not been associated with such a large number of deaths" as this one.
—Stefan Lovgren
Source with photo
I have heard other cases where sea mammals such as whales were affected by super strong sonar, but the Navy doesn't seem to listen.
This is very sad.
There is already another thread in the Crypto section..
Why the Crypto section? Dolphins are accepted the world over as being real creatures. They are not a myth, either, or a legend. This thread belongs elsewhere.
QUOTE(crouton @ May 4 2006, 09:47 AM) [snapback]1173626[/snapback]
Why the Crypto section? Dolphins are accepted the world over as being real creatures. They are not a myth, either, or a legend. This thread belongs elsewhere.
Good point, however, the cause remains a mystery. I am glad in ended up here, I don't usually check all the forums, just 2 or 3.
I noticed the last report said
"Washed Up"
Indicating they died at sea.
Frogfish was right to suspect the low tide theory was incorrect
What if they got beached at high tide..then low tide dropped in..then its high tide iwth the pictures again ??
That is a sad story.
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What if they got beached at high tide..then low tide dropped in..then its high tide iwth the pictures again ??
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This one really made me sad...I hate to see animals die in such a manner.....
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