Catch up with recent news items from Eco Marine Consultants
Cetaceans of the UK: Harbour Porpoise
The harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena is the most common and widely distributed cetacean species in northern Europe. As the name suggests, they prefer shallow water including harbours and estuaries -...
Hermit Crabs: Decision Making and Engineering
Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans belonging to the superfamily Paguroidea, with over 800 known species. Unlike many other crustaceans, most hermit crabs have soft, unprotected abdomens that lack a hardened...
Eco Marine Welcomes a New Member...
Eco Marine is excited to welcome Amy Fisher, Temporary Assistant Marine Consultant, as the most recent addition to our consultancy and survey team. Amy started at Eco Marine Consultants in...
Chameleons of the Sea – Cuttlefish...
During surveys around the UK, the Eco Marine team have encountered a range of cephalopod species, including the common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis. S. officinalis is the largest cuttlefish species found...
Sandeels and Seabirds: UK Sandeel Protection
Earlier this year in April 2024, the fishing of sandeels was banned for all vessels in the English waters of the North Sea and all Scottish waters. This follows previous...
Seal Sightings in the Thames
It often surprises people to learn of the biodiversity that is present in the Thames Estuary. This includes two species of seal, grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) and harbour seals (Phoca...
Eco Marine Welcomes a Summer Intern
Eco Marine is excited to welcome Rosemary Jevons who has joined Eco Marine Consultants as an intern this summer. Rosemary is taking a placement year to gain experience in the...
Mermaid’s Purses – Elasmobranchs in UK...
As we head into summer you may be spending more time enjoying the beaches across the UK, if so, it is important to draw your attention to these objects pictured...
First Record of Invasive Dwarf Surf...
Eco Marine carries out regular ecological surveys in the Thames Estuary and are experts on identifying the diverse range of species found in the local marine environment. In addition to...