Marine Code of Conduct
Increasingly, cetaceans (whales & dolphins) and pinnipeds (seals) around the world are facing modern pressures upon their environment – pollution, accidental capture in fishing nets, and disturbance from vessels, particularly high-speed craft.
Recreational activities in inshore waters have burgeoned recently, and can pose a major threat to whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals either by direct injury when animals are accidentally rammed or cut by the boat’s propeller, or by interference or stress caused from the noise made by the vessel’s motor or from its propeller when at speed.
By following the Marine Code of Conduct and approaching an animal safely and correctly, the likelihood of having a successful encounter increases.
Follow these guidelines, and if you’re not sure, don’t approach and observe from a distance.
Want to know more about the Code of Conduct in Cardigan Bay? Read Rebecca’s blog below!
By Intern – Rebecca Schouten The National Animal Rights Day (NARD) is a celebration involving 50 countries around the world, on the first Sunday in June, for the purpose of giving a voice to all animals and raising awareness for their rights. Three major pointers are emphasised during this day – Commemorate, Educate and Celebrate. […]
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