At least 140 dolphins were stranded on the shores of Mareero near Bosaso, Puntland, reports revealed some dolphins were alive when they washed ashore, but over 60 were confirmed dead. Authorities, including the Puntland Ministries of Environment and Fisheries, managed to return 30 dolphins to the sea. Despite claims of toxic waste dumping in Somali waters, scientific teams have collected fluid, tissue, water, and soil samples for analysis. While no other marine species were found dead along the beach, the investigation continues to uncover the cause. Officials, including the minister of fisheries, visited the site alongside experts from universities and marine institutes.