Unfortunately marine mammal strandings are becoming increasingly common. Details on these strandings can provide useful information for people involved in researching the cetaceans that use the waters off Wales. If you come across a dead marine mammal, then contact Marine Environmental Monitoring on the National Strandings Line on 01348 875000.

Information needed:

• your name and number,
• an accurate description of where the animal is,
• what you think the animal is,
• an approximate length of the animal,
• condition of the carcass: i.e. freshly dead, slight decomposition, moderate decomposition, advanced decomposition.

When you have more time, you can find out more about Marine Strandings in Wales on following website: http://www.strandings.com/Wales.html