How the Shark Bay Dolphin Project is reducing dolphin deaths

Western Australia’s Shark Bay, around 850 kilometres north of Perth, is known for its pristine beaches, glassy waters, and famed marine life.

But the area has been seeing a steady increase in local dolphin deaths, specifically in Monkey Mia.

A project was developed to find the causes of these deaths, and found out interesting scientific facts about the issue.

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Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus

Featured In Story: Dr Janet Mann – Lead Professor of the Shark Bay Dolphin Project

First aired on The Wire, Friday 11 February 2022