Bottlenose dolphin found dead on Las Redes beach in El Puerto

A bottlenose dolphin, measuring approximately three meters in length, was found dead on Las Redes beach in El Puerto. The carcass was discovered by municipal cleaning workers on Tuesday, October 6.

Due to the advanced state of decomposition, the Andalusian Marine Environment Management Center (CEGMA) in Algeciras decided to incinerate the remains. Because of the condition of the animal, a definitive diagnosis regarding the cause of death could not be established. While potential threats to the species include accidental captures and vessel collisions, no specific cause has been confirmed.