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Dolphin Die-Off Mystery on NC Coast | Wilmington News
Scientists at UNC Wilmington are investigating a troubling surge of bottlenose dolphin strandings along North Carolina’s coast, with 86 marine mammals washed ashore this year—many of them vulnerable calves. With no single cause identified yet, researchers are racing to test for viruses, bacteria, and fungal infections to uncover what’s driving this crisis. Each stranding offers critical data on dolphin health and biology, helping teams across the coast respond and protect these vital ocean species. Their work could be the key to safeguarding North Carolina’s marine ecosystem for generations…
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