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Petition: Help Protect Ancient Dolphin Population Off the Coast of Italy

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In the Gulf of Taranto off the coast of Italy, scientists have made an amazing discovery: the local dolphin population could be descendants of the dolphins the Ancient Greeks saw. With over half of the Mediterranean’s dolphins and whales threatened with extinction, this surprising marine haven must be protected. While Taranto’s local politicians are working with scientists to establish a marine protected area (MPA) in the gulf, it is pending approval with no clear deadline. We must protect these dolphins, whose presence in these waters dates back to the city’s mythological origins.

Please sign this petition to demand Italy’s Ministry of Environment allow Taranto to establish an MPA quickly to protect these dolphins!

This Italian City's Iconic Ancient Dolphin Population Must Be ProtectedClick Here to Sign Petition

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