Harbour porpoises respond to chronic and repeated seal scarer noise from aquaculture

Data gathered during research expeditions on our research vessel, Silurian, has shown that harbour porpoise are negatively impacted by Acoustic Deterrent Devices, which are used to deter seals at aquaculture sites. Here, Dr Charlotte Findlay, details the research she led to better understand the impact on this species.

Science & Research, Silurian, Guest ArticlesLauren Hartny-Mills7 May 2024acoustic, acoustic recordings, porpoise, what is harming whales and dolphins, scotland, hebrides, ADD, fish farms, Scotland, aquaculture, impacts of fish farming, harbour porpoise, underwater noise, noise pollution, west coast of scotland

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Ever said ‘it’s just porpoise’?

We dive into why the harbour porpoise, although small in size, deserves to be one of our favourite cetaceans in Scotland

Kids Blogs, Events & OutreachSadie Gorvett18 January 2023Kids, children, fun facts, Kids blogs, harbour porpoise

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