Posts Tagged ‘scottish mpa’
Remarkable Risso’s dolphins – how we’re studying them to protect them
And just like that, another season of field research studying remarkable Risso’s dolphins came to a close. We’ve been visiting the Isle of Lewis for the past 12 years, trying to learn whatever we can about these individuals and their species so that we can better protect them. Through our research we’ve been able to…
Read MoreWDC wins campaign for protected areas in Scottish waters!
Our long campaign to get further protection for whales and dolphins in designated areas off the coast of Scotland has received a huge boost today, with the official announcement by the Scottish government that it will be creating the three marine protected areas (MPAs) that WDC has been seeking for several years. The news represents…
Read MoreWe’re so close to winning protected areas in Scotland’s seas
It’s been eight years since we formally asked the Scottish government to protect the marine areas that Risso’s dolphins, minke whales and other species use to feed and to raise their young around Scotland’s stunning and wild coastline. And finally, here we are! These areas where the dolphins bring their new born calves, and where…
Read MoreHelp us create safe seas for minke whales and Risso’s dolphins
TAKE ACTION! Sorry, this action has now closed. A massive ‘thank you’ to everyone who took part. Keep up-to-date with the latest news on our campaign by signing up for our newsletter. The waters around the Isle of Lewis are extremely important to Risso’s dolphins
Read MoreHope for whales and dolphins as ‘world first’ protected areas proposal is announced in Scotland
On the eve of World Oceans Day, promising news has emerged from Scotland with the announcement of a public consultation on proposals to designate more marine protected areas (MPAs) in the region. MPAs provide protection for the most important areas of whale and dolphin habitat, where a population might feed, breed, socialise and raise their…
Read MoreScottish government proposes new protected areas for marine life, including whales and dolphins
After years of campaigning by WDC and others, the Scottish government announced today that it is considering the creation of four new marine protected areas (MPAs) around its coastline, which will now go out for public consultation. WDC first proposed the three sites that include Risso’s dolphins and minke whales back in 2011. Thanks to…
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