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Cork Whale Watch Closes Amid Overfishing Crisis

6/2/2025

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Cork Whale Watch in Ireland has shuttered its doors as overfishing of sprat devastates the marine food chain, causing humpback and minke whales, along with dolphins, to vanish from local waters. Owner Colin Barnes lamented a significant drop in sightings over the last two years. In response to public outcry, the government vows to bolster protections for fish stocks and marine biodiversity.

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Cork Whale Watch in Ireland has shuttered its doors as overfishing of sprat devastates the marine food chain, causing humpback and minke whales, along with dolphins, to vanish from local waters. Owner Colin Barnes lamented a significant drop in sightings over the last two years. In response to public outcry, the government vows to bolster protections for fish stocks and marine biodiversity.