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Systematic List<br />
Species<br />
To date, 24 species of cetacean have been recorded in<br />
Irel<strong>and</strong>. Some of these are widespread <strong>and</strong> common while<br />
others are rare vagrants or migrate annually through <strong>Irish</strong><br />
waters. For each species we present figures on the number of<br />
str<strong>and</strong>ing records over the last 10 years <strong>and</strong> monthly sighting<br />
records. Maps of all records received are presented in addition<br />
to those received during ISCOPE <strong>and</strong> those with effort<br />
associated.<br />
Maps legend<br />
The <strong>Irish</strong> National State (INS) limit is shown on each map as<br />
this is the area for which we have legal conservation<br />
obligations. In Northern Irel<strong>and</strong>, statutory obligations extend<br />
to the 12 nautical mile limit. The 50m, 100m <strong>and</strong> 200m depth<br />
contours are shown. A 50km 2 grid is overlaid on each map,<br />
which is consistent with reporting requirements in Europe.<br />
INS Limit<br />
Bathymetry<br />
50km European Grid<br />
Figure 7. Index map <strong>and</strong> key.<br />
<strong>Irish</strong> Cetacean Review 2000-2009<br />
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