Device to cut dolphin deaths
Scots marine biologists are joining forces with fishermen to develop a new device that will help prevent dolphins becoming caught in trawl nets.
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International marine mammal conference
Almost 20 marine biologists from the University of St Andrews have been invited to attend a prestigious Marine Mammal Conference in Canada this week (beginning Monday 26th November, 2001).
Seal study
A Scottish postgraduate student is spearheading a project which could lead to more effective conservation strategies for the grey seal.
Porpoise study
Marine experts and mathematicians are teaming up to examine the impact of by-catch on the population of the UK's most common marine mammal.