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ZSL is collecting data on the dolphins, porpoises, and seals that visit the Thames.
If you are lucky enough to see one, please help us with our survey by completing the sightings form below.
Download the Thames Marine Mammal form (179 KB) for species information and postal/fax submissions.
Or fill in the form below
Name *
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Address
Postcode
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What did you see? Porpoise Dolphin Seal
What species did you see?
How certain is your identification? Definite (100% sure) Probable (75% sure) Possible (50% sure)
Describe what you saw of the animal/s (e.g. shape of muzzle/beak/dorsal fin, flank markings, size or other distinguishing features)
How many individuals did you see
No. of adults
No. of juveniles (75-100%) Adult Size)
No. of calves/pups (50-75%) Adult Size)
What was/were the animal/s doing? Resting Feeding Breaching (jumping) Swimming Interacting Stranded Not sure Other
If other, please specify
If swimming, how fast was/were the animal(s) moving? Fast Medium Slow
If swimming, in what direction was/were the animal(s) moving?
If interacting, what was it with? People Vessels Fishing gear
Date of sighting
Time of sighting
Duration of sighting
Were you ... On land On a vessel
If on a vessel, what type was it?
Location (e.g. landmark)
Latitude
Longitude
How far were you from the animal/s? 0-10m 11-50m 51-100m >100m
Was the weather ... Sunny Overcast Rainy Foggy Windy
Wind direction
Water conditions Mirror calm Rippled Few white horses Many white horses
Any further notes?
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Thames Marine Mammal form (179 KB) for species information and postal/fax submissions.
