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    TV News report - http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2013/0...on-west-coast/
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    Re: "Unprecedented" increase in Irish Dolphin, Porpoise & Whale strandings

    Interesting report of a large pod of dolphins (250-500 individuals) off the Eastern Coast in January.;

    "Although dolphin sightings are traditionally more common in warmer months, Mr Benson says Sea Trust has been spotting them all year round since about 2009.
    Mr Benson added: "We would expect to see some nowadays in the winter, but this was just mind-blowing.""
    Footage of a superpod of hundreds of dolphins has been captured by marine biologists on board the Rosslare to Fishguard ferry.


    One wonders if climate change is causing a shift in behavior.
    Twitter: @RonanKelly13
    The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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