Commission takes legal action against France, Spain and Sweden to protect marine mammals
The European Commission has demanded today that France, Spain and Sweden take immediate action to prevent the needless deaths of dolphins and porpoises killed every year…
Continue readingNGOs welcome scientists’ advice to halt bycatch of endangered Baltic Proper harbour porpoise
Scientists from the International Council for the Exploration (ICES) have published a landmark advice today, warning the European Commission that immediate action is…
Continue reading
International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise
Baltic Harbour Porpoise Needs Protection The Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) is the only species of cetacean native to the Baltic Sea. It is estimated to consist of approximately 450 animals…
Continue readingNew facts on harbour porpoise
CCB has made a new brochure containing fresh scientific data on the amount -and location of Baltic harbour porpoises. The situation for the local population of porpoises is critical…
Continue readingThe Baltic Harbour Porpoise more widely distributed than previously known
CCB has produced a new brochure on the problems and needs of the Baltic harbour porpoise population. It is crucial that all Member states that has the porpoise in its…
Continue reading
