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Dolphin drive hunting

Dolphin drive hunting is when people decide to catch dolphins by pushing them to shore so that they can be captured. Do you remember playing a game where you had to push a ball to a certain area using your feet? That's kind of like what humans do - only with dolphins.

First, the hunters will use boats to find a group of dolphins swimming in the ocean. Then, they will create a loud noise by hitting a metal pole in the water or playing music so that the dolphins become confused and scared. Once the dolphins are scared, the hunters will start to move the boats closer to them, making the group of dolphins smaller and smaller.

Eventually, the hunters will guide the dolphins into a shallow area of water near the shore. They do this by creating a line of boats that make noise and create a barrier to push the dolphins into a certain area. When the dolphins get close enough to the shore they can't swim anymore, the hunters will jump into the water and capture them using nets or other methods.

Some people think that dolphin drive hunting is bad because it can hurt the dolphins or even make them die, but other people think it's okay because they can use the dolphins for things like food or entertainment. It's a tricky and controversial topic because some people believe it's important to preserve marine life and treat animals humanely.
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