More Harbour Porpoise sightings...

Received the following records from Martyn Hnatiuk today:
01 Jan: 4 off Rhossili (SS385880)
01 Jan: 2 off Portenyon (SS477843)
04 Jan: 2 off Aberavon Beach - west (SS715895)
07 Jan: 2 off Bracelet Bay (SS633868)
It appears there are small numbers of animals scattered all around the Gower coastline at present! Please report any sightings as it will be interesting to obtain more information on this enigmatic mammal. All sightings will be forwarded on through the relevant channels...

Harbour Porpoise off Mumbles

I saw at least 4 porpoise in the race off Mumbles Head last week. Not sure how regular this occurs at this time of year as I've always thought they were more frequent in summer? On a related matter, I found out from a chance meeting with Prof. Paul Brain from Swansea Uni that there are proposals to drill and gasify coal deposits in Swansea Bay. Clearly the potential risks to Porpoise and other marine life are likely to be significant. For more info check out Paul's blog http://professorpbrainsblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/jumping-jack-flash-its-gas-gas-gas.html

For other info on cetacean sightings in South Wales check out http://whaleswales.blogspot.com/