Abstract Mid-latitude (∼ 30-60°) seasonally stratifying shelf-seas support a high abundance
and diversity of marine predators such as marine mammals and seabirds. However …

Small cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises, and small toothed whales) occur from the poles to the
tropics, and from freshwater habitats to the open ocean. Most ecological research has …

Effective species conservation and management requires information on species distribution
patterns, which is challenging for highly mobile and cryptic species that may be subject to …

The harbour porpoise is a highly mobile species and thus represents a considerable
challenge in the context of using marine protected areas (MPAs) for conservation. The shelf …

Energetic tidal-stream environments are characterized by frequent, variable, yet broadly
predictable currents containing ephemeral flow structures that change across multiple spatio …

Introduction Understanding the characteristics of hotspots of species distribution provides
opportunities for habitat-based management; a vital and often missing component in the …

Whale-watching tourism, currently worth $1 billion pa worldwide, depends upon the
continued presence of whale, dolphin and porpoise species (collectively called cetaceans) …

Low densities of harbour porpoises in winter (November–March) and high densities in
summer (April–October) were found in the Sound, connecting the Baltic Sea and Kattegat …

The temperate waters of the North-Eastern Atlantic have a long history of maritime resource
richness and, as a result, the European Union is endeavouring to maintain regional …

The west coast of Scotland is comprised of complex coastlines and topography, and a range
of physical processes influence its coastal marine environment. The region is host to one of …