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Simple Plastic Bottle Innovation Helps Dolphins Avoid Fishing Nets
Photo: Pablo Heimplatz / Unsplash
A researcher at Newcastle University has developed a clever solution to prevent dolphins from getting trapped in fishing nets by using plastic bottles to reflect their echolocation. This simple addition makes the otherwise invisible nylon nets detectable to the dolphins, offering a highly accessible way to protect marine life.
A researcher at Newcastle University has developed a clever solution to prevent dolphins from getting trapped in fishing nets by using plastic bottles to reflect their echolocation. This simple addition makes the otherwise invisible nylon nets detectable to the dolphins, offering a highly accessible way to protect marine life.