Most people know dolphins have incredible sonar abilities. But did you know they were studied as war tools during the Cold War? They really are as smart as people say they are.

It's truly fascinating how dolphins' remarkable sonar abilities have been harnessed for various purposes, even during historical events like the Cold War.

war tools in what way?

AnkoSnakeWhiqbh wrote: Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:37 am It's truly fascinating how dolphins' remarkable sonar abilities have been harnessed for various purposes, even during historical events like the Cold War.

Very true!

water6530yr wrote: Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:52 am war tools in what way?

This procedure was used in both the Vietnam war and the Persian Gulf to protect Navy anchored vessels from enemy swimmers seeking to plant explosives. The dolphins would swim slowly, patrolling the area with their sonar, and alert armed trainer guards if they located a swimmer. They are like the guard under water!