Rising tide differences on Cape Cod trap marine animals, increasing strandings and rescues.

Marine animal strandings, including dolphins, whales, sea lions, and turtles, are on the rise on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, due to changing tides. The high tide differences leave animals trapped on beaches, leading to increased rescue efforts by experts. The New England Aquarium reports success in saving about 70% of stranded dolphins, while also dealing with "cold-stunned" turtles, a result of warming ocean waters.

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