Dolphin survey to monitor species in island waters

A survey of dolphins, porpoises and whales is to take place in Channel Island waters.

The work undertaken on the University of Plymouth's dedicated survey vessel aims to build a clearer picture of the movements of cetaceans.

La Société Guernesiaise, the University of Plymouth and Guernsey Ports, which are conducting the survey, said it would complement existing records gathered through public sightings, acoustic monitoring and land-based observations.

Nicola Harris, secretary of the marine biology section at La Société Guernesiais, said the 10-day survey would help deepen understanding of marine mammals in local waters.

She said: "Guernsey's waters support rich and varied biodiversity, but much of our understanding relies very heavily on citizen science and volunteering initiatives.

"This survey provides a great opportunity to collaborate with academia to collect high-quality data and use the outputs to drive forward effective management and conservation for the long-term health of our waters."

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