1 July 2016
Starts: 19:30

A talk followed by question/answer session by Monica Arso Civil from Sea Mammal Research Unit - University of St Andrews .

Harbour seals (also known as common seals) have lived alongside man in Orkney for thousands of years. But recently there has been a dramatic decrease in numbers: in 2001 there were 7,700, now there are only 1,800, a reduction of 76%.

The Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) at the University of St Andrews are carrying out a long term investigation into this decline.

KingStreet Halls, Kirkwall   at  7 30 pm, entry  £1 Field Club Members   £2 Non members