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'Shocking' levels of PCB chemicals in UK killer whale Lulu

Lulu, a member of the West Coast Community killer whales, found dead and stranded on Tiree in Janaury last year, had one of the highest levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) pollution ever recorded in the species. High PCB levels are linked to poor health, impaired immune function, increased susceptibility to cancers and infertility.

In the News, Science & Research, SightingsLauren Hartny-Mills2 May 2017conservation, killer whale, PCBs, pollution, West Coast Community, Orca

HWDT welcomes UK porpoise protection

A Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for the harbour porpoise has been designated in the Hebrides - giving increased protection to the UKs smallest cetacean. The Inner Hebrides and Minches SAC is located in the heart of HWDTs study area and covers an area more than 13,800km².

In the News, Science & ResearchAlison Lomax26 September 2016porpoise, MPA, marine protected areas, conservation, citizen science, survey, SAC, Special Area of Conservation

Famous killer whale from 1977, “Dopey Dick” never left the neighborhood

One of the West Coast Community of killer whales, known to HWDT as Comet, was identified as Dopy Dick - the lone killer whale who swam up the River Foyle in 1977. Making him over 60 years old today!

Sightings, In the NewsMorven Summers1 April 2016killer whale, West Coast Community, Comet, Dopey Dick, endangered, threatened, conservation, marineconservation, PCBs, pollutionComment

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