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Last Updated: Saturday, 25 October, 2003, 09:27 GMT 10:27 UK
Dophins on conference agenda
Dolphin leaping
The conference will consider many marine life issues
The number of dolphin deaths around the South West coast will be highlighted at a conservation conference.

The Marine Conservation Society's annual conference in Exeter on Saturday will look at ways of protecting sealife.

The programme of speakers will examine issues such as dolphins being killed in fishermens' nets and developing no-take zones.

The plight of Leatherback turtles and the value of volunteers in research and conservation will also be on the agenda.




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