Large whale Report update 7 Dec 2008 Upwards of a dozen fin and at least 4 humpback whales remained in the waters off Galley head over the weekend. Let’s hope that they remain in the area, although the windy forecast may limit opportunities to view them during the week. This lovely image of HBIRL9 tail-fluking
Yearly Archives: 2008
Endangered Hector’s dolphins are being killed and mutilated, according to evidence from the Department of Conservation. Wildlife Extra
Despite broad “dolphin safe” practices, fishing activities have continued to restrict the growth of at least one Pacific Ocean dolphin population, a new report led by a researcher at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has concluded.
Endangered Hector’s dolphins are being killed and mutilated, according to evidence from the Department of Conservation. Wildlife Extra
A report released by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Ocean Noise: Turn it down, showed that, in recent decades, ocean noise created by human activities has risen dramatically, posing a major threat to many marine mammals.
It’s that time of year again and no doubt some of you are still looking for ideas for Christmas presents…..
A free public talk will take place on Thursday 11 December on “Monitoring Northern Irelands’ whales, dolphins and porpoises” at at the Coastal Zone, Portrush, Co Antrim. The rich waters around Northern Ireland conceal a surprising diversity of cetaceans. With most of their lives spent underwater, monitoring and protecting these highly mobile marine mammals presents
At least 150 whales have died in a mass stranding off Tasmania’s west coast, Australian authorities said on Sunday, despite the efforts of rescuers who managed to shepherd a small number back to the ocean.
Japan has recently purchased whale meat from Iceland, marking the first such imports in 17 years, Kyodo News reported, a move that will likely irk environmental groups and anti-whaling countries such as Australia.
Japan has recently purchased whale meat from Iceland, marking the first such imports in 17 years, Kyodo News reported, a move that will likely irk environmental groups and anti-whaling countries such as Australia.