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Press release

MMO investigation of seal deaths

Date issued: 27 August 2010
Reference: 12/10

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), which regulates of the use of English seas, is leading on an investigation to determine the cause of seal deaths occurring on the north Norfolk coast.

At present there is no evidence of any criminal activity and the cause of the seal deaths is to be established. With support from the Norfolk Police, the MMO will continue work to determine the cause of the deaths in an effort to eliminate risks to the local seal population.

The MMO will work with a number of key organisations and experts such as the Sea Mammal Research Unit, Natural England, the Eastern Sea Fisheries Joint Committee and others during the course of the investigation.

The MMO continue to receive the support of the Norfolk Police as well as support from Statoil and Scira, who are currently engaged in an offshore windfarm construction at Sheringham Shoal.

If anyone has any information regarding these incidents, or their possible cause, please contact the MMO’s Marine Conservation and Enforcement Team in Newcastle on 0191 376 2512.

Notes for editors

• Media enquiries should be directed to the MMO Press Office on 0191 376 2543 or media@marinemanagement.org.uk
• The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is the national champion of sustainable development in our marine and coastal area, and regulates the use of our seas around England. It was established this year under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 to deliver the UK government's vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas.