Have You Seen Our U.F.O? ( Unidentified Floating Object ) TheSouth Wales Porpoise Project has placed 5 submarine hydrophones (PODS) in the Bristol Channel to help us understand more about the movements and numbers of Harbour porpoise around our coasts. All the PODS are identified by floats labelled “Scientific Equipment - 01639 710239”. The PODS are passive detectors. They are weighted to the sea bed and record the ultrasound clicks of passing porpoise. The PODS are battery powered and will be serviced monthly during our twelve month study period. They do not affect or disturb sealife. The PODS are spread in a rough line from Kenfig round to Carmarthen Bay (see map). If you see one, please leave it where it is. Would you like to help us? We are always interested to hear about any porpoise you encounter whilst at sea. Your observations are of immense value to us. If we’ve placed a POD on a patch of water you regularly visit, you could also help us by letting us know if it wanders off (exact GPS co-ordinates of PODS on request). The South Wales Porpoise Project is a joint effort between the Gower Marine Mammals Project, LocalAuthorities, CCW and others. Tofind out more about us or tell us what you’ve seen, contact Rob Colley on 01639- 710239. Alternatively, visit our website:www.gmmp.org.uk or email [email protected]. Hendy Rhos Pontardulais Alltwen Resolven A476 B4317 A4138 A48 Felindre A4109 B4242 B4308 B4309 A474 Clydach Burry Port B4296 B4434 A484 Llangennech Dafen Pembrey Bryn Glais Aberdulais Llwynhendy M4 Carmarthen Llanelli Tonna Bynea Bay A4240 Skewen Gorseinon Mynydd Bach A484 Morriston B4489 Llansamlet Neath Gowerton Fforest-fach Cwmdu B4287 148 A4107 B4295 Penclawdd A483 Winchwen B4290 Crofty Waunarlwydd Briton Ferry Landore Pont-rhyd-y-fen Cocket Three 171 Mount Pleasent A48 Crosses Cwmavon Llanmadoc Killay Sketty B4282 Swansea Baglan Burry Holms Bryn Llanrhidian B4271 Brynmill Llangennith Aberavon Phocoena phocoena Ilston B4436 Port Harbour Porpoise ( ) Reynoldston West Cross Talbot Taibach Bishopston Photograph ©Dr Kevin Robinson Penmaen B4593 www.crru.org.uk Worms Head Rhossili Nicholaston Margam B4247 A4118 Oxwich Port-Eynon Horton 129 M4 A48 149 Pyle Kenfig B4283 109 Nottage 06/01/03 Porthcawl Pod Locations.