Neanderthals ate sharks and dolphins

Neanderthals were eating fish, mussels and seals at a site in present-day Portugal, according to a new study.

By Paul Rincon
March 26, 2020 | bbcnews

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Wales a haven for wildlife - but for how long?

It is one of Europe's "best wildlife secrets" and home to unique and unusual species.

By Matt Lloyd
Jan. 25, 2020 | bbcnews

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'Toxic chemical cocktail' passed to baby porpoises

Potent chemicals are unwittingly passed down from mother to calf, according to a UK study.

By Helen Briggs
Dec. 3, 2019 | bbcnews

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Dolphins exposed to 'cocktail of pollutants' in English Channel

One of Europe's largest dolphin populations needs special protection, say scientists measuring marine pollution.

By Helen Briggs
Sept. 13, 2019 | bbcnews

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Stranded whales: Numbers on the rise around UK shores

Diseases, fishing and plastic are some of the causes of whales and dolphins washing up on shores.

By Helen Briggs
Sept. 6, 2019 | bbcnews

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CEFAS scientists create first UK map of shipping 'noise'

Scientists want to evaluate the potential effects of sound "hotspots" on marine life.

By David Whiteley
March 4, 2019 | bbcnews

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