Population genetic structure of the bottlenose dolphin in the Turkish waters based on mtDNA sequences with implications for the Black Sea subspecies <i>Tursiops truncatus ponticus</i>
Journal: Mitochondrial DNA Part A
Year: 2024

The TSS differs only from the Atlantic and the Aegean, and functions like a migratory 'melting pot' for surrounding populations. Despite the largest sample size, NBS bottlenose dolphins exhibited the lowest haplotype and nucleotide diversity. This low genetic diversity and potential isolation from adjacent populations highlight the need for prioritizing the conservation of NBS bottlenose dolphins.