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Scientific Instruments

No 03/2025

Falklands Conservation will deploy acoustic listening devices for wildlife research within Stanley Harbour in the following positions:

DevicePosition
FPOD 151°41.406’S 057°52.212’W
FPOD 251°41.117’S 057°51.157’W
FPOD 351°41.548’S 057°49.899’W
FPOD 451°41.202’S 057°48.794’W

Indicated below as a red circle with central dot:

These instruments will be deployed during late May/early June and remain in position for a period of 12-15 months. Instruments will be anchored with chain so that they are suspended approximately 2 metres above the seabed. There will be no marker at the surface.

Mariners are advised to remain at least 30 metres clear to prevent collision and/or entanglement.

This Notice shall remain in force until a notice is promulgated for its cancellation.

Steuart Barlow MNI,
Harbour Master,
Falkland Islands Government.

Issued on 28/05/2025

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