02 Jan 2024
Scientists from Kiel University have examined crater-like depressions on the seafloor of the North Sea. They were able to show that these directly relate to the habitats of porpoises and sand eels, and for the first time provide a conclusive explanation for the importance of vertebrates in shaping the seafloor. The North Sea seafloor is […]
12 Dec 2023
As part of the next stages for managing English offshore marine protected areas (MPAs), the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched a call for evidence to support the assessment of fishing on harbour porpoise and marine bird MPAs. Photo by Robert Bye From 5 December 2023 to 13 February 2024 stakeholders, including fishers, environmental […]
25 Jan 2016
This is the latest step in a tortuous process of chasing UK Government by WWF, WDCS and TWT via Europe to protect harbour porpoises that other EU states gave years ago. JNCC: Welcome to the harbour porpoise possible Special Area of Conservation (pSAC) consultation web pages. On these pages you will find information about the […]