All articles tagged with #fishing nets
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Photographer Thomas Peschak captured rare underwater images of Amazonian pink dolphins stealing fish from fishermen's nets, highlighting their clever behavior and the threats they face from fishing, pollution, and climate change. The dolphins are both revered and feared, with conservation efforts involving local communities to protect these endangered creatures and promote coexistence.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Old fishing nets from France are being repurposed to create barriers against Russian drones in Ukraine, helping to entangle and disable the small, explosive-laden drones used in the conflict. This innovative use of discarded nets has been supported by Breton communities and other European countries, providing a simple yet effective defense mechanism amid the ongoing drone warfare.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Three seal pups in South Africa's West Coast National Park became entangled in fishing nets and were stranded on the shore. Beachgoers came to their rescue, cutting away the nets and setting the pups free. The adorable video shows the seal pups reuniting and cuddling after being rescued.