Concern Over Decline in Dolphins
By Wendy Heller, January 21, 2008 @ 02:00 AM (EST)
Source: Bbc.co.uk
MEP Neil Parish has presented evidence that dolphin numbers in the Bay of Biscay - a key migratory route to the South West - have declined.
The information has come from wildlife trusts, marine groups and the Biscay Dolphin Research Programme.
Mr Parish believes a ban on pair trawlers could reduce dolphin deaths.
Comments
Be the first to add a comment to this article.
You must be logged in to comment.
Related Content
April 12, 2012, 9:30AM
A Mediterranean monk seal was released back into the wild after recovering for two months in a Greek rehabilitation center. more
September 28, 2009, 4:20PM
The federal government is considering taking the humpback whale off the endangered species list in response to data showing the more
May 9, 2009, 1:00AM
Here is a New York Times article relating to the recent decision to not overturn Bush's controversial polar bear rules more
January 27, 2009, 2:00AM
Last week, Sarah Palin announced the state of Alaska will sue to strike down Endangered Species Act protection for the imperiled more
January 14, 2009, 2:00AM
Two rare sturgeon have been returned to China for special care and treatment following the death of three other sturgeon, more
Sponsors
Dive Industry News
Participants in PADI Public Safety Diver workshop help recover stolen vehicleDAN Alert Diver magazine now available for Android usersFirst recipient of the Richard A. Hartley Scholarship AnnouncedAtlantis Azores announces new Philippines departures, itinerariesDive Pirates to stage DIVEAPALOOZA this weekend in Texas
What's New
