
Gillnets endanger harbour porpoises of the Baltic Sea
by DiveSSI - 29th April 2019
Experts demand strict protectionThe protection status of the inner Baltic Sea porpoises has recently not been included in the list…

Scientists on quest for harbour porpoises
by DiveSSI - 23rd May 2017
Wind direction determines route Harbour porpoises are in the spotlight! Dr Corinna Hoffmann and Alexander Holtz are very hopeful about…

Newborn harbour porpoises attain full hearing abilities the fastest
by DiveSSI - 7th March 2017
Fastest hearing development among mammals Although all mammals have the ability to hear, it is not something that is fully…

Protected area for harbour porpoises established in Baltic Sea
by DiveSSI - 9th January 2017
Area south of Gotland is important breeding site The government of Sweden will set up a protected area for the…

Baltic Sea: Mine blasting in the marine reserve kills porpoises
by DiveSSI - 25th November 2019
Dramatic environmental damage in the FehmarnbeltIn August 2019, the German navy blew up 42 ground mines in the German Baltic…

High demand for totoaba fish threatens world’s smallest living cetacean
by DiveSSI - 1st June 2016
Only 60 vaquitas left at recent census The world's smallest living cetacean – the Gulf of California porpoise, also known…

Environment groups call for more effective marine protection
by DiveSSI - 18th March 2016
German environmental organisations have called for a more effective level of marine protection in the North and Baltic Sea by…