Coastal waters of the southeastern Black Sea. Surface of the sea along 8 tracklines designed as zigzag in the 12-mile-wide territorial waters of Georgia, to the south of Cape Anaklia.

Cetacean abundance

Assessment of cetacean distribution and abundance in coastal waters of the southeastern Black Sea (Afalina-2005). Sightings of cetaceans: harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena relicta) and common dolphin (Delphinus delphis ponticus). On motor boat "Eco-Dolphin".

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