MARINElife has teamed up with CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) to undertake a 3 week offshore research survey of the Western Channel, Celtic Sea and Northern Bay of Biscay.
On 18th May 2011 three MARINElife volunteers will join the multidisciplinary research team aboard RV Cefas Endeavour to collect effort-related cetacean and seabird sightings data. From the food–rich waters at the mouth of the Loire Estuary off the Brittany Coast out to the edge of the continental shelf off south west Ireland, this epic voyage is likely to deliver an excellent variety of marine wildlife. Cetacean species likely to be encountered include White-beaked Dolphin, Striped Dolphin, Common Dolphin, Risso’s Dolphin, Minke Whale, Long-finned Pilot Whale and Fin Whale, with Humpback Whale and White-sided Dolphin also possibilities. Migratory seabirds encountered are likely to include Cory’s Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Pomarine Skua and Long-tailed Skua.
On 18th May 2011 three MARINElife volunteers will join the multidisciplinary research team aboard RV Cefas Endeavour to collect effort-related cetacean and seabird sightings data. From the food–rich waters at the mouth of the Loire Estuary off the Brittany Coast out to the edge of the continental shelf off south west Ireland, this epic voyage is likely to deliver an excellent variety of marine wildlife. Cetacean species likely to be encountered include White-beaked Dolphin, Striped Dolphin, Common Dolphin, Risso’s Dolphin, Minke Whale, Long-finned Pilot Whale and Fin Whale, with Humpback Whale and White-sided Dolphin also possibilities. Migratory seabirds encountered are likely to include Cory’s Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Pomarine Skua and Long-tailed Skua.
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| A school of Common Dolphin bow-riding RV Cefas Endeavour during an offshore survey of Haig Fras in January-February 2011. |
Cetacean and seabird sightings data collected by MARINElife will complement the pelagic fish and plankton surveys and oceanographic data collected by CEFAS during this survey with an aim to link cetacean and seabird distribution to prey availability. Data collected will also contribute towards the Interreg IV CHARM III Project.
This scientifically crucial survey will operate from 18 May until 9 June and regular updates of the species encountered will be posted here so please bookmark this page and become a follower.
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