An underwater acoustic encounter recorded by Clyde Porpoise on 2 August 2021 Dolphins inhabit an extraordinary world of sound. Using sophisticated echolocation, they can investigate their surroundings, locate prey and navigate through underwater environments where visibility may be extremely limited. But what do these remarkable sounds look and sound like when captured by underwater hydrophones? […]
By Clyde Porpoise | Marine Conservation and Underwater Acoustic Research Scotland’s salmon farming industry increasingly relies on powerful underwater machinery to maintain its fish pens. But what happens when industrial net-cleaning equipment introduces noise into waters occupied by harbour porpoises, dolphins and other marine wildlife? And is the existing regulatory system adequately protecting these animals? […]
The proposed Mowi salmon farm raises serious questions about the protection of Scotland’s seabirds, the integrity of marine conservation designations and the scientific evidence required before industrial development takes place in sensitive marine habitats. A protected seabird colony facing an uncertain future At the southern entrance to the Firth of Clyde, Sanda Island and its […]
Why the proposed salmon farm near Sanda Island raises important questions about underwater noise, seabird conservation and the future of the Clyde Sea Sill Marine Protected Area. The waters surrounding Sanda Island, at the southern entrance to the Firth of Clyde, are home to one of Scotland’s most distinctive diving seabirds: the black guillemot (Cepphus […]
As environmental campaigner Don Staniford faces further legal proceedings brought by salmon producer Bakkafrost Scotland, the dispute raises important questions about corporate power, animal welfare, public access to coastal waters and the future of independent environmental scrutiny. Who has the right to investigate Scotland’s salmon farms? Scotland’s coastal waters are a shared natural resource, supporting […]
Exploratory research using acoustic surveys, habitat modelling and spatial analysis reveals a complex pattern of harbour porpoise activity in the northern Firth of Clyde. Harbour porpoises are widespread around Scotland’s coastline, but their distribution is far from uniform. Even within a relatively small area of sea, some locations may be used more frequently than others. […]
