Dear All,

Apologies for cross posting in the first place.

A stranded dead bottlenose dolphin have been found in February on western Turkish Black Sea coast during regular coastal survey. There was a diagonal and shapely 14cm long wound on the middle lateral side of her body. When she was found, the intestines had come out completely from this wound. During necropsy also a hole was seen on her stomach. Please find the photos in the attachment.

If anyone who has experienced a similar case, seen a similar wound on a marine mammal or have an idea about what the wound's source could be, we would appreciate any exchange of views.

Thank you in advance.

Arda

Arda M. TONAY Ph.D

Faculty of Fisheries, İstanbul University

Marine Biology Dep.

Ordu Cad. No:200 Laleli, 34480 İstanbul, Turkey

Tel: +90 212 455 5700/16434 Fax: +90 212 514 0379

atonay@istanbul.edu.tr http://suurunleri.istanbul.edu.tr/

Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV)

P.O. Box 10 Beykoz, İstanbul, Turkey

Tel: +90 216 424 0772 Fax: +90 216 424 0771

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