Why Russia's invasion of Ukraine could also threaten dolphins


By AGENCY
According to researchers, 80 dolphins have been found on the shores of Turkey's Black Sea since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb 24. Photo: AFP

The noise pollution linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine could have repercussions on marine life and threaten the survival of dolphins.

At least, that's the hypothesis put forward by Turkish researchers who point out the abnormally high number of cetaceans that have been stranded on the coasts of the Black Sea since Russian forces invaded Ukraine.

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