INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
discovered.Regrettably, this dolphin species, considered to be the most endangered cetacean in the South Atlantic, continues to face a
precarious future.Known for their elusive nature, these shy creatures are seldom spotted by beachgoers
However, on Wednesday (28), yet another member of this vulnerable species was found dead.In an advanced stage of decomposition, the lifeless
porpoise was located on Campeche Island after local trail tourism workers alerted authorities.Foto Ricardo WegrzynovskiThe challenging task
of retrieving the remains was made possible by the assistance of the Association of Transport Boatmen of Campeche Beach (ABTC).Biologist
Amanda Lucena Fernandes, associated with the R3 Animal organization, which spearheads the Santos Basin Beach Monitoring Project (PMP-BS),
specializes in rescuing and rehabilitating marine animals and was present during the incident.Due to the highly decomposed state of the
individual, a necropsy was not conducted
However, vital data for research and species conservation, including the stranding location and biometric measurements, were meticulously
documented.The deceased animal was transported to the Center for Research, Rehabilitation, and Depetrolization of Marine Animals (CePRAM/R3
field team, also participated in the operation.Porpoises typically reside in small groups and migrate in search of food, consisting
primarily of squid and various fish species.Foto Ricardo WegrzynovskiAs this was a young individual, it is possible that it became separated
from its group and stranded in the region.No evidence of interactions with fishing nets was found in this case.However, incidental or
MOREThe Center for Research, Rehabilitation, and Depetrolization of Marine Animals (CePRAM/R3 Animal) is situated in the Red River State
Park, a conservation area overseen by the Environmental Institute (IMA-SC) in partnership with the Environmental Military Police.The PMP-BS,
beach monitoring, providing veterinary care for live animals, and conducting necropsies on deceased specimens.Stretching from Laguna/SC to
Saquarema/RJ, the PMP-BS is divided into 15 sections, with R3 Animal responsible for Section 3 on the Island of Santa
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