DAERA Marine Wildlife Stranding Protocol

DAERA publish Marine Wildlife Stranding Protocol

DAERA Marine and Fisheries Division is the statutory body responsible for protecting the marine environment and its associated species.

This protocol has been developed to provide advice and information for DAERA staff, other competent authorities, environmental bodies and members of the public in relation to dealing with live and dead stranded marine wildlife Marine Wildlife Stranding Protocol

Marine Conservation Advice and Guidance 

• Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises)
• Other marine animals (sharks, marine turtles, jellyfish)
• Seals