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Marine Mammals and Megafauna in Irish Waters - Behaviour, Distribution and Habitat Use- Final Summary Report.
Berrow, S.D. O’Brien, J. O’Connor, I. McGrath, D. Wall, D.
Berrow, S.D.
O’Brien, J.
O’Connor, I.
McGrath, D.
Wall, D.
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2013
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Marine Institute
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Irish waters are internationally important for cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), with 24 species recorded to date. These range from the harbour porpoise, the smallest species in European waters, to the blue whale, the largest animal to ever have lived on Earth. All cetaceans and their habitats are protected under Irish and international law. The research termed Marine Mammals and Megafauna in Irish Waters – behaviour, distribution and habitat use was delivered under six Work Packages. The deliverables under this project will provide data which could be used to address a wide range of issues, and will contribute to developing policy advice on meeting Ireland’s statutory obligations.
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*Lead Partner: Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
*Project Partners: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group *Project Duration: 01 February 2008 to 31 August 2011
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Berrow, S.D., O’Brien, J., O’Connor, I., McGrath, D. and Wall, D. (Marine Institute, 2013). Marine Mammals and Megafauna in Irish Waters - Behaviour, Distribution and Habitat Use- Final Summary Report. Marine Research Sub-Programme (NDP 2007-’13), PBA/ME/07/005(02).