Per Berggren
@perberggren.bsky.social
Marine MEGAfauna Lab,
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, UK
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, UK
Had an incredible sighting off Nanao Island Shantou, China of humpback dolphins. There are only 12 left of the local population and we spotted a group of 6 while driving! We stopped the car, caused minor traffic chaos but managed to get some photos including id's! My first car based survey!
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Had an incredible sighting off Nanao Island Shantou, China of humpback dolphins. There are only 12 left of the local population and we spotted a group of 6 while driving! We stopped the car, caused minor traffic chaos but managed to get some photos including id's! My first car based survey!
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Delighted to announce the publication of our study: Ferrite magnets do not deter blue sharks (Prionace glauca) from bait strikes. You can read it here: doi.org/10.1016/j.fi...
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October 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Delighted to announce the publication of our study: Ferrite magnets do not deter blue sharks (Prionace glauca) from bait strikes. You can read it here: doi.org/10.1016/j.fi...
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@sciencesncl.bsky.social
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@perberggren.bsky.social
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@sciencesncl.bsky.social
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@perberggren.bsky.social
In China invited by Shantou University attending the Pacific Science Congress and to build collaboration for marine megafauna research & conservation.
November 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
In China invited by Shantou University attending the Pacific Science Congress and to build collaboration for marine megafauna research & conservation.
Our final paper for 2024: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
We provide rmax & fishing mortality for Endangered Spinetail & Bentfin Devil Rays. We demonstrate an approach to assess data-poor species. Urgent need to reduce catch of all devil rays to prevent species extinctions. @iucnshark.bsky.social
We provide rmax & fishing mortality for Endangered Spinetail & Bentfin Devil Rays. We demonstrate an approach to assess data-poor species. Urgent need to reduce catch of all devil rays to prevent species extinctions. @iucnshark.bsky.social
December 30, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Our final paper for 2024: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
We provide rmax & fishing mortality for Endangered Spinetail & Bentfin Devil Rays. We demonstrate an approach to assess data-poor species. Urgent need to reduce catch of all devil rays to prevent species extinctions. @iucnshark.bsky.social
We provide rmax & fishing mortality for Endangered Spinetail & Bentfin Devil Rays. We demonstrate an approach to assess data-poor species. Urgent need to reduce catch of all devil rays to prevent species extinctions. @iucnshark.bsky.social
Need a festive season read in front of the fire?
We hope this paper published today In Marine Mammal Science will be of interest. We demonstrate the application of PAM and signature whistles to estimate abundance of bottlenose dolphins with comparable results to Photo-ID.
doi.org/10.1111/mms....
We hope this paper published today In Marine Mammal Science will be of interest. We demonstrate the application of PAM and signature whistles to estimate abundance of bottlenose dolphins with comparable results to Photo-ID.
doi.org/10.1111/mms....
December 20, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Need a festive season read in front of the fire?
We hope this paper published today In Marine Mammal Science will be of interest. We demonstrate the application of PAM and signature whistles to estimate abundance of bottlenose dolphins with comparable results to Photo-ID.
doi.org/10.1111/mms....
We hope this paper published today In Marine Mammal Science will be of interest. We demonstrate the application of PAM and signature whistles to estimate abundance of bottlenose dolphins with comparable results to Photo-ID.
doi.org/10.1111/mms....
We hope this new paper will be useful for colleagues working in data poor areas or for anyone else thinking of using questionnaires to assess fisheries catch and bycatch. @sscmarine.bsky.social @seaaroundus.bsky.social
✨ New Publication ✨
📝 Our systematic review on questionnaire surveys investigating marine mammal bycatch is now available! Discover best practices for designing + conducting questionnaires to collect data that can be used to protect these species🐬 @perberggren.bsky.social
doi.org/10.3389/fmar...
📝 Our systematic review on questionnaire surveys investigating marine mammal bycatch is now available! Discover best practices for designing + conducting questionnaires to collect data that can be used to protect these species🐬 @perberggren.bsky.social
doi.org/10.3389/fmar...
November 1, 2024 at 3:52 PM
We hope this new paper will be useful for colleagues working in data poor areas or for anyone else thinking of using questionnaires to assess fisheries catch and bycatch. @sscmarine.bsky.social @seaaroundus.bsky.social
In other areas e.g. off the UK, development of offshore windfarms has had a positive effect on harbour porpoise occurrence. Wind turbines create a reef effect leading to increased foraging opportunities for whales and refuge from shipping and fishing activities: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Another thoughtful article debunking attempts to link development of offshore wind energy with whale strandings whro.org/news/local-n... 🐋🧪🌎🐙
Opponents say Dominion’s offshore wind farm endangers whales. Scientists reject the claim.
The controversy is one of several roadblocks the U.S. offshore wind industry faces as it finds its footing. And Dominion’s Virginia Beach project — which is set to be the nation’s largest commer...
whro.org
December 14, 2023 at 8:56 AM
In other areas e.g. off the UK, development of offshore windfarms has had a positive effect on harbour porpoise occurrence. Wind turbines create a reef effect leading to increased foraging opportunities for whales and refuge from shipping and fishing activities: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Hi, introducing myself to the bluesky community. I am a marine megafauna conservation biologist. I conduct research & develop low-cost methods for assessment of marine mammals, sharks & rays and methods to mitigate threats to these animals. Hoping together we can improve the marine environment.
November 20, 2023 at 6:31 PM
Hi, introducing myself to the bluesky community. I am a marine megafauna conservation biologist. I conduct research & develop low-cost methods for assessment of marine mammals, sharks & rays and methods to mitigate threats to these animals. Hoping together we can improve the marine environment.