Posts Tagged ‘ADDs’

 

Seal scarer devices may harm harbour porpoise

Tuesday, June 15th, 2021

Marine scientists in Oban have found noise from devices used to stop seals eating farmed fish and damaging nets, may unintentionally harm other species like harbour porpoise. Acoustic Deterrent Devices…

Read More...
 

Noise pollution hurting marine life

Tuesday, February 9th, 2021

Noise pollution from shipping, construction, sonar and seismic surveys is “drowning out” the healthy ocean soundscape, scientists say. And an “overwhelming body of evidence” has revealed the harm human-made noise…

Read More...
 

Acoustic Deterrents used at over 140 fish farms

Thursday, August 6th, 2020

CONCERNS have been raised after figures revealed more than 140 fish farms in Scotland are using controversial noise devices (acoustic deterrents) to scare off seals. Official statistics show scores of…

Read More...