TY - JOUR
T1 - The conservation of marine mammals in Scottish waters
AU - Thompson, P. M.
PY - 1992
Y1 - 1992
N2 - Scottish coastal waters contain populations of both common and grey seals. In addition, the area is used by at least thirteen cetacean species. National and international agreements are in place which aim to protect these species. This paper reviews current information on the distribution, abundance and population dynamics of seals and cetaceans in Scottish waters. It then outlines the nature and likely extent of threats to these species from human impacts such as incidental killing, disturbance, pollution. Finally, conservation and management objectives for Scottish marine mammal populations are discussed, particularly in relation to international treaties which require the UK to provide adequate protection measures. -from Author
AB - Scottish coastal waters contain populations of both common and grey seals. In addition, the area is used by at least thirteen cetacean species. National and international agreements are in place which aim to protect these species. This paper reviews current information on the distribution, abundance and population dynamics of seals and cetaceans in Scottish waters. It then outlines the nature and likely extent of threats to these species from human impacts such as incidental killing, disturbance, pollution. Finally, conservation and management objectives for Scottish marine mammal populations are discussed, particularly in relation to international treaties which require the UK to provide adequate protection measures. -from Author
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U2 - 10.1017/s0269727000011106
DO - 10.1017/s0269727000011106
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0027037889
VL - 100
SP - 123
EP - 140
JO - Proceedings - Royal Society of Edinburgh, Section B
JF - Proceedings - Royal Society of Edinburgh, Section B
ER -
