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πToday is crucial for our Oceans π π
βοΈ Itβs the last day to submit a response on the public consultation on Trawling within the 6nm Zone!
The deadline for public submissions is 1 pm today, April 12th.
#ORCAIreland#BanPairTrawling#6nauticalmilezone#commercialfishing
Warning β οΈ Stranding Alert π¨
Short-beaked common dolphins π¬ (Delphinus delphis) dead stranded at Castlepark Marina, Kinsale, Co. Cork - 2nd of March, 2024. Thanks to Brigitte Oertel and members of the public for bringing this to our attention.
#ObserversApp#CitizenScience
Warning β οΈ Stranding Alert π¨ Juvenile short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) reported dead stranded in the Bamboo Park, Glengarriff, Bantry Bay, Co. Cork 5-2-2024. Thank you to Claudine and Christiana for the images and measurements πΈ #ObserversApp#Strandings
OBS LOG ππ¬ Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) observed in Cork Harbour yesterday π¬ dolphins have been in the harbour all week! Thanks to Eamonn for this stunning #drone footage! Log your observations to @ORCA_Irelandβs @ObserversApp π #CitizenScience#OceanHero
Three Northern Bottlenose whales in shallow waters in Bantry Bay over the last two days! @ORCA_Ireland Marine Mammal Stranding Responders are on stand-by! Video by Pierce Enderson. Please let us know if you see them! #ObserversApp#CitizenScience
World Vaquita Day π π¬ aims to raise awareness of the tragic decline of the Vaquita porpoise (Phocoena sinus).
It is estimated there are only 6 Vaquita porpoises left on Earth!
To find out more visit https://t.co/N3xzYdN5Ye πβοΈ
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