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Analysis of cetacean sightings in the British Isles, 1958–1985 (CSD Contract Report 892) 1995

Abstract

An analysis of sighting data was made for the years up to the year 1978 (primarily from 1973, but including regular coverage from some observers, for example weather ships and bird observatories, dating back in some cases to 1958), and published in Mammal Review (Evans 1980).

A further NCC contract (from August to October 1986) was granted to put the remaining records (pre-1979 and any others not yet included) onto computer file. This allowed a better analysis of rarer British cetaceans, and examination for trends in numbers of sightings over a period of years for selected species (using those locations subject to long-term recording). This more comprehensive analysis form the basis for this report.

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Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 1995··

Citation
Evans, P.G.H., Harding, S., Tyler, G. & Hall, S. 1986. Analysis of Cetacean Sightings in the British Isles, 1958-1985. NCC CSD Report 892. JNCC, Peterborough.

Lineage
In 1973, the Cetacean Group was formed within the Mammal Society to improve our knowledge of the status, distribution and ecology of cetaceans in British and Irish waters, primarily from sightings of live animals.

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC publisher

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2025·10·30

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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