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How many dolphins were killed in the fishing nets of commercial tuna boats in 1994?
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#64934. Asked by irwhuang28. (Apr 22 06 7:58 PM)
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zbeckabee
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In the 1970s, 100-200,000 dolphins were killed each year. After the gear changes were implemented, the mortalities went down. In 1990, 52,000 dolphins were killed in the ETP fisheries, in 1992 16,000, in 1993 3,600 and in 1994 4,000.
http://www.sarkanniemi.fi/oppimateriaali/Threats_d.html
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