Marine
SNH Commissioned Report 894: Harbour seal haul-out monitoring
November 9, 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications No Comments | Category Marine News from other Organisations
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has recently published a study which investigated the consequences of disturbance from boats to seals using haul outs. The work was carried out by the Sea Mammal Research Unit at the University of St Andrews and helps to inform our understanding of the effects of disturbance, particularly in relation to the 194 protected seal haul outs that were designated by Scottish Ministers in September 2014 under powers granted in the Marine (Scotland) Act (2010).
Further Information
Comments
What is this blog about?

News and updates about the work of Marine Directorate, including work done in partnership with others.
Categories
Recent Posts
Annual fisheries negotiations concluded
21st January 2026 by Marine Directorate Communications
Annual fisheries negotiations with Coastal States partners have concluded, with agreement on 2026 fishing opportunities worth approximately £540 million to…
Read moreUK, Norway, Faroe Islands and Iceland reach mackerel arrangement
16th December 2025 by Marine Directorate Communications
On 16 December 2025, the UK, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Norway have agreed an arrangement that delivers a measurable reduction…
Read moreStrengthening Protection of Scotland’s Marine Environment: New Offshore MPA Measures Introduced
12th September 2025 by Marine Directorate Communications
The Scottish Government has taken a significant step toward safeguarding the country’s rich and diverse marine environment with the introduction…
Read more
Leave a comment