Dolphin death toll remains highest during last year

Karachi – As many as 30 Indus dolphins died in 2011, which is the highest number of deaths during last few years, it is learnt. The surge has rung the alarming bells for the authorities concerned for taking concrete steps to safeguard the species. The use of poisonous chemicals by the fisherman to catch fishes, illegal fishing and use of banned fishing nets are serious threats to the survival of the species…. Source