The average lifespan of a dolphin also depends greatly on the species. For example, bottlenose dolphins live closer to 15 years in the wild on average, while spinner dolphins live closer to 20 years.

Scientists are developing a live dolphin detection system which can be attached to a buoy. Prof Jeff Neasham at Newcastle University and his team are developing the technology off the coast at ...

The annual average of live dolphin cases is 67. In June, Sharp’s team managed the largest mass stranding of dolphins in U.S. history with 146 animals involved in the event.