Dolphins killed in France: Fishermen and NGOs clash over accidental catches
By France24
15 April 2022 |
12:30 pm
Since the beginning of the year, more than 400 dolphins have been found dead on the beaches of France's west coast. This disturbing phenomenon is due to accidental catches by non-selective fishing gear. About 200,000 dolphins live in the Bay of Biscay, but rights groups fear the species will be driven to the brink of extinction.
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