CETACEAN STRANDINGS & RESCUE
Marine Environmental Monitoring — Wales
HELP US
by reporting any stranding on 0800 652 0333
KEY CONTACTS
If you find a stranded cetacean or marine mammal…
Contact The Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP) on:
The National Strandings Line: 0800 6520333.
or British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) on: 01825 765546.
or RSPCA: 0300 1234 999
Key Info
Identification
GUIDES TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY DIFFERENT ANIMALS COMING SOON…!
Cetaceans
Whales, dolphins, porpoises.
Seals
Common seals, grey seals
Turtles
Marine turtles
Other Species
All sharks, including large bodied sharks like Basking Sharks
Associated Organisations
Click the relevant logo to go to their web site
MORE INFORMATION
About CSIP
We coordinate the investigation of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans), marine turtles and sharks that strand around the Welsh and English coastline.
As well as documenting each individual stranding, we also retrieve a proportion for investigation at post-mortem to allow us to establish a cause of death. The data and samples collected during the course of our research have also facilitated a large number of international collaborations, which have addressed a wide range of scientific questions.
Download the CSIP Leaflet (pdf)
Why Report?
Thanks to the data we have collected we have been able to prove that deep diving Cetaceans can suffer with the bends due to coming to the surface to quickly when scared by loud noises.
…FOR DATA COLLECTION
The reports we receive help create a better understanding of the species we have in the waters around the Welsh coastline.
…FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
The data we collect helps research all around the would creating a safer environment for all marine life.
…TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Due to the evidence, we have collected we have been able to change the fishing habits of the commercial fishing industry.
…FOR BETTER FISHING
The Cetaceans we collect not only help with scientific research but also help train the next generation of vets and marine biologist.
…FOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
The research we do helps shape future policy around the protection of marine life and the wider environment.
…TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
2024 Stats
1970
Cetaceans Reported
1030
Seals Reported
350