Schweinswal

harbour porpoise

noun SHVINES-vaal Rare

Usage Note

Schweinswal (Phocoena phocoena) is the only native cetacean of the German North Sea; it is small, shy and frequently caught in fishing nets (Beifang). Protected under German and EU law, monitored by NABU.

Examples

"Der Schweinswal ist durch Beifang und Schiffslärm bedroht."

Natural Translation

The harbour porpoise is threatened by bycatch and ship noise.

Literal Translation

The harbour-porpoise is through bycatch and ship-noise threatened.

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