In the Bay of Biscay, thousands of dolphins die annually due to entanglement in fishing nets, with estimates of total mortality reaching up to 8,500. The DolphinFree project is developing an acoustic beacon to help dolphins avoid fishing nets, while the Marine Beacon project is creating an AI-powered smart trawl net to reduce bycatch. Both initiatives aim to protect marine life and improve fishing practices. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)