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During the calm morning hours, a crucial marine monitoring operation unfolds across the busy waters of the Istanbul Strait and the Sea of Marmara in Türkiye.
Pods of dolphins slice through the surface of the Bosphorus, offering a rare glimpse into the urban lives of these majestic marine mammals.
Expert teams from the Nature Conservation Center (DYKD) and WWF-Türkiye join forces on the water, combining resources to protect the local cetacean populations.
By capturing high-resolution details, specialists carefully analyze unique dorsal fin markings to catalog and identify individual dolphins.
Tracking these subtle movements allows researchers to chart vital migratory pathways through one of the world's busiest commercial shipping lanes.
Every logged sighting provides critical data, building a clearer picture of how these top predators interact with the changing marine environment.
This ongoing research underscores the vital importance of sustainable conservation policies to ensure dolphins continue to thrive in Istanbul's historic waters.
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