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Whales & dolphins: Cetacean by-catch
Measures can be taken to reduce the number of small cetaceans (dolphins and porpoises) accidentally killed by fishing activities in British waters. These measures are identified in the UK Small Cetacean By-Catch Response Strategy. For more information see Cetaceans.
Read Defra's response to:
- Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society campaign regarding the problem of cetacean by-catch (PDF 30 KB)
Page published: 24 August 2007
Page last modified: 20 December 2007