Martins, M. P., M.Fernandez, A. Marçalo, N.Oliveira, and T. A.Marques. (2026). Seasonal and Interannual Variation of Common Dolphin, Delphinus delphis, Density in Portuguese Waters. Marine Mammal Science 42, no. 2: e70160. (2026). https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.70160
This study examined how different environmental variables affect the distribution and density of common dolphins along the Portuguese coast. Our Researcher Miguel Martins identified seasonal patterns and year-to-year variations, showing that factors such as ocean productivity and environmental conditions play a key role in the presence of this species.
The findings contribute to a better understanding of common dolphin ecology and highlight the importance of integrating environmental factors into conservation strategies.
We applaud Miguel and his co-authors for their work!