Marine Wildlife Protection Violation
Man Charged After Boat Reportedly Disturbs Dolphin Pod Off Scotland
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A man has been charged after a boat was reported disturbing a pod of dolphins off Portknockie on Scotland’s Moray coast on June 27. He is to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Police reminded the public to follow Scotland’s marine-wildlife watching guidance and avoid disturbing dolphins and other protected marine animals.
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Dolphins, whales and porpoises are protected in Scottish territorial waters, and intentionally or recklessly disturbing them is against the law.
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Police asked anyone who witnesses possible disturbance or harassment of marine wildlife to note as much detail as possible and report it.
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Police said people should follow the Scottish Marine Watching Code whether viewing wildlife from shore or from the sea, and warned that breaches of the law would be investigated.
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