Mass Stingray Deaths on Brazilian Beach

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Mass Stingray Deaths on Brazilian Beach
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Dozens of dead stingrays were found on a beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, causing concern among the local community. The absence of other dead species on the beach suggests that the incident was likely caused by trawling, a fishing technique that involves pulling a net through the water behind one or more boats. Environmentalists and biologists are calling for an investigation into the incident.

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