So far this year there have been almost 200 dead dolphins found on Cornish beaches.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Marine Strandings Network is the licensed recorder for all marine strandings in Cornwall and consists of a team of more than 100 volunteers who man a 24/7 hotline which takes calls from the public when they find a dead animal on the coast. Trained volunteers are sent to record every animal and where possible facilitate retrieval for post mortem.

Now, says CWT, you can help between now and the end of August by supporting the Trust through the Tesco Bags of Help Scheme.

When you buy a bag you will be given a token which you then need to put in the appropriate voting box for Cornwall Wildlife Trust.

Following the vote, the project that receives the most votes in its area will receive a grant of up to £4,000, second place receiving up to £2,000 and third place up to £1,000.

To report a stranding please call the 24-hour emergency hotline on 0345 201 2626.