They don’t actually disarm mines, but navies around the world use dolphins to find and tag sea mines so humans can disarm the mines themselves. But even if it’s safe, is it ethical?
# Stuff You Should Know Episode Summary
Ever wonder what dolphins are actually doing when the Navy uses them underwater? It turns out they're not the action-hero mine-disarming creatures we might imagine—instead, they're using their incredible echolocation abilities to hunt down hidden sea mines and report their locations back to ships. This episode dives into how dolphins became the Navy's secret weapon, exploring the fascinating science behind their sonar-like abilities and revealing some surprising ethical concerns about using these intelligent marine mammals in military operations.
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