What is known about dolphin strandings in Tasmania and Australia?

Currently, there is no clear intelligence on why the dolphins have been stranded in Tasmania for the first time in 50 years. This unusual event remains a mystery as experts continue to investigate the reasoning behind this mass stranding incident. Australia has experienced significant marine mammal strandings in the past, with the largest recorded incident occurring in 2020 when 470 long-finned pilot whales were found stranded at Macquarie Harbor. This historical context highlights that while the current dolphin stranding is rare for Tasmania, Australia has unfortunately witnessed several major marine mammal stranding events over the years.