Although killing dolphins has been illegal for nearly twenty years in Peru, law enforcement is weak and there is an epidemic of dolphin hunting. Recently two journalists went undercover to see just how gruesome it actually was. The fishermen will harpoon the dolphin and drag it aboard where it dies soon after. The dolphin is then cut up and used as shark bat throughout the week. After this inside look at dolphin hunting surfaced the Peruvian government has taken a stance and plans to try and up law enforcement of dolphin poaching.
I think it is terrible that dolphin hunting is so prevalent in Peru; nothing should ever be killed or injured in such an inhumane way as these dolphins. I am glad these journalist brought to attention what a problem, this really is. Also while I think its good that Peru's government says they are going to better enforce these laws, but I'm a bit skeptical due to the lack of effort that they have made in the last fifteen years.
Dolphin killings in Peru
this is terrible, dolphins are one of my favorite animals
ReplyDeleteEven after 20 years this law is still being broken. There will always be rule breakers, but after 20 years I would hope something like this would go out of style. I guess they believe dolphin is the best bait.
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