SMRU Seal Flipper Feasibility Study

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Project Aims The aim of this commission is to undertake a strategic feasibility study assessing the suitability of existing seal telemetry and electronic flipper-tag technologies for supporting future seal monitoring, assessment, and reporting requirements within the UK. The study will review current evidence, technologies, deployment approaches and animal welfare considerations, identify evidence gaps and technical limitations, and evaluate opportunities for future telemetry development. The commission will provide an evidence-based roadmap to support future investment decisions relating to seal telemetry research and technology development. 3. Project Background The Special Committee on Seals (SCOS) has identified robust estimation of UK seal population size and demographic processes as a high research priority. Current monitoring and assessment approaches rely on telemetry-based estimates of haul-out behaviour to support population estimation, particularly for harbour seals. However, existing telemetry evidence remains limited, and uncertainties persist regarding variation in haul-out behaviour, movement ecology, survival, connectivity and demographic parameters. At the same tim…

Awards

Official publications

• Feasibility assessment of bioclimate vulnerability approaches for priority marine migratory species in the Caribbean and Pacific UK…
  Published: 10 November 2026
• CASCADE evidence synthesis and research for JNCC's Areas of Research Interest
  Published: 9 November 2026
• Understanding the environmental impacts of displacing UK agricultural/commodity production
  Published: 4 November 2026
• Survey of potential Western Channel MPA control sites
  Published: 26 October 2026
• A review of non-invasive fish monitoring methods for Highly Protected Marine Areas
  Published: 6 October 2026
• Eastern Channel Imagery Reference Collection Review
  Published: 6 October 2026
• Skill and Capability Analysis
  Published: 24 September 2026
• Analysis of Contaminants and Nutrients in Sediment from Central Fladen MPA 0926S
  Published: 17 September 2026
• Further development and annual updates to the Global Environmental Impacts of Consumption indicator
  Published: 18 August 2026
• Development of JNCC stakeholder mapping and engagement framework
  Published: 8 July 2026

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