Summary

The following is a summary of the information that is included in this issue.

• Katharine Bryan surveys the recent work of JNCC.

Nature conservation hots up in Bermuda

• JNCC participated in 'A sense of direction' a conference on conservation in UK Overseas Territories.

Pilot dives into the Irish Sea

• New seabed classification demonstrated in groundbreaking project.

Data unification!

• Sharing of world's biodiversity information moves one step closer.

Commission drives soils change

• Recognition of the environmental significance of soils.

Cetaceans all at sea

• New atlas reveals where to find whales and dolphins.

David stands as Ramsar Goliath!

• Senior Ornithologist appointed member of Scientific and Technical Review Panel.

UK BAP reporting on the high wire

• New technology assists accurate analysis.

"On the right track"

• Mammal surveillance breakthrough begins.

Conservation in the Arctic

• Arctic flora and fauna benefit from international collaboration.