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BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Birds and seals at risk on Kent coastline, says Wildlife Trust
Coastal birds and seals need extra protection on busy beaches during the summer months, according to the Kent Wildlife time of year sees shore nesting birds as they reach the end of the breeding season, as well as grey seals, who are already vulnerable when they shed their Jones, the protected area warden, told BBC Kent that visitors need to be aware of the risks to wildlife, while enjoying the coastline during the summer holidays."There are some rules and coastal codes that we need to follow to make sure the wildlife can also find safe havens," she added. The trust is taking part in the national Operation Seabird initiative, which focuses on protecting marine coastal is working closely with enforcement officers, the rural taskforce and Kent's marine police teams to ensure people are properly following the rules."It's about giving wildlife space, sticking to footpaths and following signage on restricted access to beaches," Ms Jones added: "Motor craft need to stay at least 200 metres from shore and following speed limits to give wildlife the space it needs."
BBC News
09-04-2025
- BBC News
Devon and Cornwall whale watchers warned to keep their distance
Police are warning people in the South West to be responsible when watching marine an increase in whale sightings recently, Devon and Cornwall Police said it had received reports of people disturbing them to get a closer said people should keep at least 100m (328ft) away from whales and other marine wildlife, avoiding mothers and calves completely, and never pursuing animals if they move Lee Skinner, a rural affairs officer, said: "As the weather starts to warm up, it's important people visiting coastal areas consider the wellbeing of marine wildlife and take steps to prevent any unnecessary disruption." PC Skinner said people should keep "a safe distance away from whales, seals and other marine wildlife", keep noise noise to a minimum and ensure dogs were on said people should never touch marine mammals and switch boat engines to neutral if approached by force said it had partnered with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) for Operation Seabird - a national initiative which aims to tackle marine wildlife disturbance and promote responsible wildlife who witnesses the disturbance of marine wildlife was asked to report it to police or the MMO.
