Posts tagged threats to whales
On the trail of On Sonorous Seas
On the trail of On Sonorous Seas

From Tobermory to Iona, and now Lochmaddy, the immersive On Sonorous Seas has been exhibited at a number of Hebridean Whale Trail sites. The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust was thrilled to be a partner in On Sonorous Seas and that other communities on the west coast will experience its impact.

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Collaboration is key to reducing whale entanglements in Scotland
Collaboration is key to reducing whale entanglements in Scotland

Research published last month shows the extent of whale entanglements in fishing gear around Scotland and has identified potential solutions to reduce entanglements in the future.

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In the News, Science & ResearchLauren Hartny-MillsSEA, Scottish Entanglement Alliance, NatureScot, entanglement, whale entanglement in Scotland, Scottish whales, threats to Scottish whales, Entanglement, serious threats to whales, threats, threats to whales, caught in rope, creel fishing, Humpback whale, minke whale, whale deaths, whale mortalities, cause of whale deaths, scotland, WDC, BDMLR, SMASS, Scottish strandings, stranding, stranded whale
*PRESS RELEASE* Ground-breaking Scottish project to reduce marine animal entanglement in creel fishing gear
*PRESS RELEASE* Ground-breaking Scottish project to reduce marine animal entanglement in creel fishing gear

The Scottish Entanglement Alliance have issued a report on the threat of entanglement to marine animals in Scottish waters. This cross-sector partnership has come together to better understand the scale, extent and impact. Only by working together can we tackle the issue effectively.

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In the News, Science & ResearchMorven SummersSEA, Scottish Entanglement Alliance, NatureScot, entanglement, whale entanglement in Scotland, Scottish whales, threats to Scottish whales, Entanglement, serious threats to whales, threats, threats to whales, caught in rope, creel fishing, Humpback whale, minke whale, whale deaths, whale mortalities, cause of whale deaths, scotland, WDC, BDMLR, SMASS, Scottish strandings, stranding, stranded whale