In Novorossiysk, dolphin bodies have not been removed from city beaches for weeks, resulting in a strong smell of decomposition on the coastline. This is reported by the publication "Vot Tak" citing local residents and ecologists. Deputy Mayor of Novorossiysk Rafael Beglyarov explained the situation as problems with the contractor.

Conservationists say cherished creatures such as whales, dolphins and seabirds are being killed in large numbers by fishing tackle Thousands of Britain’s most charismatic and protected marine wildlife, including whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals and seabirds are being killed as “collateral damage” by fishing vessels every year, according to the first-ever analysis of bycatch data. The analysis, by the Wildlife and Countryside Link, a coalition of voluntary conservation groups, reveals the devastating toll bycatch, the accidental capture and killing of non-target species by fishing vessels, is having on marine species. Continue reading...