Caution: This article contains some slightly disturbing images. While out sea kayaking today we sadly came across a dead Risso’s dolphin and so reported it to the UK Cetaceans Stranding Investigation Program. They collect information on the locations, species, size, and condition of the bodies of marine mammals to try and determine the causes of death. Their collaborated research provides insight into the diseases, health status and threats to these animals. Such a systematic and long term monitoring programme helps the investigation of trends in disease, causes of death and exposure to environmental pollutants largely inaccessible by other methods. Therefore its important that we report any deaths or strandings of marine mammals to the authorities to help continue this important research. You dont need to be an expert to help identify a stranded animal. Some basic measurements or estimations, observations and photos can be an enormous help in identifying species. For more information on what to do check out this CSIP leaflet: ukstrandings.org/pdf/CSIP_leaflet.pdf
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:29:24 +0000
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