Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
Common dolphins are a very helpful and friendly species. They have been known to rescue humans. They also provide entertainment for sailors as they play along the sides of their ships. Furthermore, fisherman use common dolphins in trying to locate fish. In some cultures, such as on the Polynesian Gilbert Islands, dolphins are also eaten as food.
(Alpers, 1961).
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Author: Maria Alspaugh, University of Michigan
Alspaugh, M. 2000. "Delphinus delphis" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Delphinus_delphis.html
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