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Salmon Farming | Controlling Sea Lice with Wrasse
A spotlight has been shining on Scottish Salmon farming recently, moreover the prevalence of sea lice affecting the farmed salmon stock. One method of controlling parasites present in farms relies upon the Wrasse
Around our Shores: Brownsea Island, Dorset
Brownsea Island is also home to a wealth of flora and fauna, including nesting terns, winter bird arrivals, and grazing animals. Two bird hides give fabulous views of the birds on the lagoon and surrounding reedbeds.
Around our Shores: Brean Down, Somerset
Brean Down is a limestone headland situated near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. Many varieties of birds, such as gulls, kestrels, chats and redshanks, can be seen from footpaths crossing its grassy hills.
Lords of the Sea: The Common Cachalot - Sperm Whale
Sperm whales can live up to 75 years and are currently considered a 'vulnerable' species on conservation lists. There were over 2 million Sperm Whales a century ago, but the population has dwindled to less than 250,000 in modern times.
OATA Care Guide: Seahorses and Pipefish
OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. Both seahorses and pipefish are associated with coral reefs, sea grass beds and lagoons throughout the world’s oceans.
