Collisions with vessels are a special case of Fridge 2020 – Because America Needs To Chill Shirt between dolphins and human activities. Dolphins are generally agile swimmers and can easily avoid collision with a vessel, however solitary dolphins are a special case. The phenomena of solitary dolphins are known, but the reason why some individuals live a solitary life, despite being a highly gregarious species, is not understood. The solitary dolphins usually inhabit crowded harbors where they get used to the presence of vessels to such extent that they don’t perceive them as a potential threat anymore. There are recorded cases where solitary dolphins were injured in collisions with vessels, particularly by propellers. In recent years there is a solitary dolphin in the Adriatic, called Bobi, who is regularly seen in crowded bays.
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