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CETACEANS OF THE CHANNEL ISLANDS

Until 1990 no detailed study or recording of sightings of whales, dolphins and porpoise in the Bailiwick of Guernsey (Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark) waters had been undertaken. Of the 76 known species of these sea-mammals, several occur around the islands from time to time, but knowledge of type and numbers was sparse. Mike Hill and Kathy Loaring, who were both members of La Societe Guernesiaise therefore decide to found the Guernsey Whale & Dolphin Group in 1990. The group was incorporated into La Societe Guernesiaise (an NGO or non-governmental organisation) in 2001 and is called the Cetacean Section.				AIMS To achieve a greater understanding of the cetaceans, pinnipeds, basking sharks and sunfish of the Bailiwick of Guernsey through research To promote a greater public understanding of these species through publicity, including events and campaigns To work with other organisations locally and internationally towards the conservation of these species

Contact Details: Cetaceans of the Channel Islands Cetacean Section La Societe Guernesiaise St. Peter Port Guernsey GY1 1UG UK Tel: (+44) (0)1481 725093 Website: http://www.ci-dolphins.org.uk