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Human activity linked to 4 of 29 cetacean deaths in Hong Kong

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A report on cetacean strandings in Hong Kong revealed that human activity is suspected in four out of 29 deaths recorded last year. The annual report, a joint effort by the government and Ocean Park, noted a decrease in overall strandings compared to the previous year. High humidity and temperatures in Hong Kong limited the ability to diagnose the cause of death for most carcasses. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on findings from an annual stranding report, which is a form of research publication. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Human activity linked to 4 of 29 cetacean deaths in Hong Kong

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Human activity linked to 4 of 29 cetacean deaths in Hong Kong waters: report

    Four of the 29 whales, dolphins and porpoises that washed ashore in Hong Kong waters last year are suspected to have died from human activity, with an annual report jointly released by the government and Ocean Park also finding an overall decline in strandings. A press statement …

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