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New Tech Aims to Save Thousands of Dolphins

1/28/2025

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In the Bay of Biscay, a heartbreaking 4,500 to 8,500 dolphins perish each year entangled in fishing nets. To combat this tragedy, the DolphinFree project is trialing acoustic beacons to guide dolphins away from danger. Meanwhile, the Marine Beacon project is innovating an AI-driven trawl net, targeting a significant 30-40% drop in dolphin fatalities.

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Story summary

In the Bay of Biscay, a heartbreaking 4,500 to 8,500 dolphins perish each year entangled in fishing nets. To combat this tragedy, the DolphinFree project is trialing acoustic beacons to guide dolphins away from danger. Meanwhile, the Marine Beacon project is innovating an AI-driven trawl net, targeting a significant 30-40% drop in dolphin fatalities.