Dolphins in Lisbon river show benefits of protecting nature

27/6/2022 4:20

        Delegates attending a U.N. conference in Lisbon next week might take inspiration for their efforts to protect the oceans by looking out of the venue’s windows at Portugal’s longest river, where frolicking dolphins nowadays delight locals and tourists.
        
        The number of dolphins swimming from the Atlantic into the mouth of the River Tagus at Lisbon has increased significantly in recent times as pollution has dropped.
        
        According to reports, In the past 10 years, the water improvement, which was started by locals have seen wildlife much more frequent seeing dolphins 10 times a year and 200 days a year.
        
        Local tour business operator said the tour aims to create awareness about the importance and the benefits of nature preservation.
        
        Senior officials and scientists from more than 120 countries are due to attend the five-day U.N. Ocean Conference in Lisbon starting Monday.