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The Sussex Dolphin Project has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help fund their work to protect dolphins and porpoises off Sussex.

Gene-altering chemicals found in humpback dolphins and finless porpoises, raising alarm they may end up in human food chain

The European Commission has proposed extending the Bay of Biscay fishing closure into winter 2027 as part of broader EU fishing regulations and marine conservation measures aimed at protecting common ...

A groundbreaking study explores how attaching plastic bottles to fishing nets could help prevent dolphins from being caught. Researchers found that the air inside the bottles reflects sound waves, aiding dolphins' echolocation to detect nets. Trials in Brazil showed an 88% reduction in dolphin bycatch without affecting fish catches. While results were mixed in other regions like Peru and Zanzibar, the method offers a low-cost solution for fisheries. The initiative repurposes plastic waste, turning it into a tool for marine conservation. Scientists emphasize that this innovation could be widely adopted to protect coastal dolphin populations while addressing ocean pollution. Further testing is underway in Cambodia and Congo to validate its effectiveness across different environments.

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Gulf World has been under scrutiny in recent weeks.In late 2023, employees contacted News 13, saying paychecks were arriving late. Six months ago, three of the park's dolphins died. And in early March, a fourth dolphin died while performing in front of an audience. Four dolphins in six months and [...]

In 2023, a severe drought heated several Amazonian lakes until they became hotter than a hot tub.

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Governments and conservation NGOs celebrated the passing of a resolution to create the world’s most ambitious marine sanctuary. Cleverly-named “Macronesia,” the area in the northeastern Atlantic would protect 32 species of whales and dolphins, making it one of the most significant migratory routes on Earth. The announcement followed a resolution made at the International Union […] The post ‘Macronesia’ Sanctuary to Protect Waters of 4 Atlantic Islands and Critical Habitat for Whales appeared first on Good News Network.

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A new study reveals that common dolphins in the North Atlantic are living significantly shorter lives, with female longevity dropping by seven years since 1997. Common dolphins are among the most numerous...

A phytoplankton bloom harmed marine habitats, reduced the availability of nutritious prey for bottlenose dolphins, and caused a significant increase in strandings and deaths. In 2013, 8 percent of the...