The Clyde is a changing marine environment where shipping, fishing, aquaculture, pollution and climate change place overlapping pressures on whales, dolphins and porpoises. Explore how these combined pressures affect marine wildlife and why understanding them is essential for the Clyde’s future.
Harbour porpoises can tell us much about the health of our seas. From fish populations and pollution to underwater noise, discover how studying these elusive marine mammals can reveal changes taking place across the Clyde ecosystem.
Watching wild dolphins can be an unforgettable experience, but when does wildlife tourism become disturbance? Scientific research reveals how close encounters and repeated boat approaches can affect dolphin behaviour, feeding and welfare, highlighting the importance of responsible wildlife watching.
Some wild dolphins actively seek contact with people, creating extraordinary encounters. But are these interactions always in the animals’ best interests? We explore the science, ethical questions and potential risks of encouraging dolphins to become accustomed to humans.
