Dolphins and other marine life are being “repeatedly harassed” off the Cornwall coast, conservationists said.

More than ten reports of “marine wildlife disturbance” were made to Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s hotline in the past week, with many in St Ives.

Incidents included bottlenose dolphins being chased by wildlife day trip boats, possibly with their young.

Boat trip companies said they always act responsibly towards the mammals, which “in fact love to chase boats”.

The trust said intentionally or recklessly harassing any of these species is illegal and can result in distress, serious injuries, amputations or death due to a propeller strike.

Source: BBC

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