Venice Dolphin Sightings Signal Depleted Adriatic Fish Stocks

Venice dolphin sightings mean Adriatic fish stocks depleted

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 28 - The increasing sightings of dolphins in the waters off Venice indicate that fish stocks in the Adriatic are being progressively depleted by overfishing and water heating, forcing the marine mammals to come closer to shore to feed, authorities said Friday. There are two 'official' dolphins in the lagoon, which have been named Mimmo and Nane by Venetians. Another dolphin washed up dead in the lagoon this week. Tourists and fishermen have recently reported seeing other ex...

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