Abstract
Three captive bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, were observed in an ocean pen measuring 14 × 11 m, divided into three equal areas by oil-containment booms. Each dolphin was placed in the pen alone for 4 d with no oil present, and 2 d with dark-colored mineral oil in one of the areas. We noted their area of surfacing, underwater movements, dive times, and reactions. After a few brief contacts with the oil, dolphins completely avoided surfacing in the slick. The oil also acted as a temporary barrier restricting their underwater movement.
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