Watch Dolphins Taking Care of Their Skin at a 'Coral Clinic'

Here on land, we humans use loofas, lotions and body rubs to manage skin issues.

Under the waves, some dolphins may also have a skin treatment regimen.

Her first observations date back 13 years.

TheUniversity of Zurich shared a videoof dolphins visiting what it described as a “coral clinic.”

Dolphins rub themselves against special corals to treat their skin problems.

Researchers at the Universities of Zurich and Giessen show that these corals have biospecific properties.

It combines observations of dolphins with an investigation into the properties of the particular corals they use.

Dolphins doing interesting things

The reefs are an important habitat for the dolphins.

Ziltener described them as both bedrooms and playgrounds.

Observations show the dolphins would often rub themselves with coral between naps.

The researchers want to learn more about which corals the dolphins use for which ailments or body parts.