Where do bottlenose dolphins live?
Quick Answer
Bottlenose dolphins live in temperate and tropical oceans around the world, especially in coastal waters. Some populations also live in estuaries, bays, and rivers.
The Full Story
Bottlenose dolphins have one of the broadest distributions of any dolphin species. They occur in warm and temperate waters in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, often near coasts, bays, and estuaries. Some populations are adapted to river systems, including a few freshwater or brackish habitats. The species Tursiops truncatus is especially well known because of its visibility in coastal areas worldwide. Local populations can differ significantly in behavior and ecology.
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