Dolphins ride out dietary ups and downs

More evidence has emerged to support stricter coastal management, this time focusing on pollution and overfishing in the picturesque tourist waters off Auckland in New Zealand. A study of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) in the Hauraki Gulf connects their diet with the prevalence of commercial fishing and water quality – emphasizing the need to carefully manage marine parks and surrounding environments to prevent overfishing and extensive nutrient runoff.