More Dead Dolphins Discovered in Gulf
Tegan Wendland, WRKF; AP
February 25, 2011
Baton Rouge, LA
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Dolphins off the coast of Alabama
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says 67 dead dolphins have been found since Jan. 1 in the area affected by last year's oil spill. Thirty-five of them were premature or newborn calves.NOAA regional spokeswoman, Kim Amendola, says five dead calves were reported Friday in Mississippi and Alabama.
Scientists are looking into whether any of the deaths are related to toxins from oil or dispersant. They're also investigating whether it could be related to the cold weather or disease.
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