Overview
- WWF-Pakistan reported a sizable pod in Gwadar’s West Bay, saying the observation was made on Tuesday and announced on Wednesday.
- Marine biologists regard bottlenose dolphins as an indicator species whose presence reflects balanced prey and relatively stable conditions.
- Pakistan’s coastline stretches more than 1,000 kilometers and includes coral communities, mangroves, seagrass meadows and offshore island ecosystems.
- WWF-Pakistan says the country hosts about 27 species of dolphins and whales across areas such as the Indus Delta, Churna Island, Ormara and Astola Island.
- The organization warns that pollution, overfishing, ship traffic and climate-related stresses continue to threaten marine life despite encouraging sightings.