The carcasses of three bottlenose dolphins – including a calf – have been found dumped near a holding pen in the Solomon Islands where controversial exports of the mammals are planned.

UP TO 100 live bottlenose dolphins can be exported from the Solomon Islands every year, and the government is encouraging residents to enter into the lucrative trade, the fisheries minister said yesterday.

Up to 100 live bottlenose dolphins can be exported from the Solomon Islands every year, and the government is encouraging residents to enter into the lucrative trade, the fisheries minister said today.