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In 2018, scientists at conservation charity ZSL conducted the first-ever count of seal pups born in the Thames. The results have just been published and show an incredible 138 arrived in one season, proving that harbour seals are breeding in London’s river. To carry out the research, hundreds of photos were taken from a light … Read more
MBNA Thames Clippers has teamed up with ZSL (Zoological Society of London) to offer free wildlife activity packs for younger passengers. During a trip on London’s river bus service kids are encouraged to use the downloadable work sheets to learn more about wildlife living in the Thames. From charismatic marine mammals like harbour seals, grey … Read more
Marine biologists from conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London) have reported a surge in seahorse sightings in the River Thames. In the past two months six seahorses have been spotted, compared with just one or two sightings in the previous year. The most recent sighting of a short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) was recorded by … Read more
Marine biologists from ZSL (Zoological Society of London) have been scouring the Thames Estuary for seals this week as they carry out their annual seal survey. The ZSL team have been scanning the shorelines and sandbanks by land, sea and air as they count the current population of harbour and grey seals. With the survey … Read more
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