Study Shows Rise In Cornwall's Dolphin, Whale, And Porpoise Deat...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Tue, 07/08/2008 - 09:45

A new study has revealed a disturbing rise in the number of whales, dolphins and porpoises found dead on Cornish beaches.

The frequency of these mammals, collectively known as cetaceans, found stranded on beaches in Cornwall has increased with a sharp rise in the last eight years.

After analyzing nearly 100 years of data, the researchers believe this could, in part, be due to more intensive fishing.

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