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Dolphin Starves to Death After Eating Fishing Net
11 Sep
Summary
- Endangered dolphin starved after ingesting a fishing net.
- Second such death reported on Kozhikode beach recently.
- Ghost nets pose a severe threat to marine life protection.
A recent discovery on Kozhikode beach has highlighted a severe threat to marine life, with an endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin found dead. Necropsy confirmed the dolphin starved after ingesting a large fishing net that completely filled its stomach. This incident, which occurred on Thursday, September 10, 2026, follows a similar case in July.
The dolphin, measuring approximately 158 cm, was in an advanced state of decomposition, suggesting it had been deceased for over ten days. The fishing net obstructed its ability to feed, leading to its demise. This is the second humpback dolphin death reported in the region under similar circumstances in recent months.
Marine experts and environmentalists are now urging immediate action to clear coastal waters of abandoned fishing gear, commonly known as 'ghost nets,' and plastic debris. These protected species are highly vulnerable to such hazards, emphasizing the need for concerted conservation efforts to prevent further loss.
