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Device to cut dolphin deaths

Scots marine biologists are joining forces with fishermen to develop a new device that will help prevent dolphins becoming caught in trawl nets.

Date
27 February 2002
Category
Research

Porpoise study

Marine experts and mathematicians are teaming up to examine the impact of by-catch on the population of the UK's most common marine mammal.

Date
20 January 2000
Category
Research

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