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Gagging Order on Scientists Probing Dolphin Deaths as U.S. Builds Criminal Case Against BP

03/26/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

“By DAILY MAIL REPORTER – Scientists probing the deaths of baby dolphins in the area affected by last year’s BP oil spill have been ordered by the government not to speak about the project.

Wildlife biologists who have been contracted by the National Marine Fisheries Service to investigate a huge rise in dolphin mortality this year must keep their findings confidential.

The gagging order was imposed because the review of the deaths is part of the federal criminal investigation into last year’s BP disaster.

A letter sent out to senior scientists who are not working on the project and are baffled by the silence, said: ‘Because of the seriousness of the legal case, no data or findings may be released, presented or discussed outside the investigative team without prior approval.’

About 90 dolphins died last year, but this year the toll has jumped to 200 already.” Read more.

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