Abstract

Muc Mhara – Ireland’s smallest whale. Proceedings of the 2nd Irish Whale and Dolphin Group International Whale Conference. Papers presented include, “Introduction: The harbour porpoise or Muc Mhara”, “An Irish name for the humble harbour porpoise”, “Life in the Fast Lane: Ecology and Behaviour of harbour porpoises in the Gulf of Maine”, “The ecology of harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in Irish waters: what strandings programmes tell us.”, “Passive acoustic monitoring of the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in Irish waters”, “Abundance estimates of harbour porpoises in Irish waters”, “Satellite tracking of harbour porpoises in European Waters”, “Satellite tracking of harbour porpoises in European Waters”, “A cost of green energy: Are offshore renewables: a threat to porpoises?”, “Harbour porpoise populations and protection in an EU context”, “Assessment of Acoustic Deterrent Devices ‘Pingers’ and porpoise by catch rates in Irish Gillnet Fisheries in the Celtic Sea” and “Harbour porpoise Conservation in the Republic of Ireland”.