One dolphin dies per day in Portugal, one of the countries with the highest rates of accidental bycatch in Europe

Cetaceans, seabirds, and turtles are among the animals most affected by accidental bycatch. Portugal has high rates but already has an action plan that should come into effect in 2026.

Acoustic tags and underwater robots help recover ghost fishing gear in Portugal

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Fishing linked to nearly half of dolphin and whale strandings in Algarve

A major study has found that a significant number of dolphin and whale strandings in the Algarve are linked to fishing. The research, led by the University of Algarve’s Sea The post Fishing linked to nearly half of dolphin and whale strandings in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Cetacean strandings in the Algarve linked to fishing

Analysis by the Centre of Marine Sciences focused on over a thousand occurrences recorded over 46 years in the Algarve. 45% of the animal death cases point to interaction with fishing as the cause.

A significant portion of cetacean strandings in the Algarve is linked to fishing

A study identified 19 species of cetaceans that washed ashore, with the common dolphin being the most frequent and the dwarf minke whale being the most common among whales.

Portugal rehabilitates more marine animals

Home News Portugal rehabilitates more marine animals Portugal rehabilitates more marine animals The Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center of the University of Aveiro (CRAM-Ecomare) recorded an increase in the number of animals arriving during the period of bad weather, between the end of January an

Another common dolphin is swimming in the Sado: it's called Bravo

The calf was born in July 2025 and joins the 25 dolphins that make up the resident population. It was baptised “Bravo” by pupils at Azeda Primary School in Setúbal.