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Dolphins in Indian River Lagoon face increasing entanglement threat from fishing line

Dolphins in Indian River Lagoon face increasing entanglement threat from fishing line
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Wildlife scientists have raised alarms about a sharp rise in dolphin entanglement cases involving fishing line in the Indian River Lagoon. The escalating incidents represent a growing environmental concern for the region's marine mammal population. Researchers monitoring the situation say the trend reflects a troubling pattern that

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