Goodwick cetacean spotting charity Sea Trust has scored a conservation coup by securing one of the world's leading porpoise experts, Dr Anna Hall, as a speaker for their first annual Pembrokeshire Porpoise symposium this evening.

Dr Anna Hall, Principal Science Advisor to the Pacific Whale Watch Association, is an international expert on the harbour porpoise based in British Colombia, Canada.

"We have been in contact with Anna who has added her support to our campaign to get the Strumble Head tidal systems designated as a Harbour Porpoise Special Area of Conservation (SAC)." said Cliff.

"She will be visiting the UK this summer and said she would like to see our Pembrokeshire porpoises. We took her at her word and she has agreed to come along and also give us a talk."

"This is incredible news and will really put us on the map."

At the symposium Anna will be talking about Porpoises in general and in particular the Vaquita the world's most endangered porpoise.

Sea Trust will also give a presentation about their campaign to have Strumble designated as an SAC.

The event will run from7 pm, until 9 pm on Thursday July 2 at the Merlin Theatre, Pembrokeshire College, Haverfordwest.

Tickets cost £5.00 per person and be purchased via the Paypal button on the Sea Trust website http://seatrustwales.blogspot.co.uk/ or on the door.

Sea Trust is also launching a Pembrokeshire Porpoise Pals campaign. Where for £10 supporters will receive a Sea Trust torch pen and admittance for two into the symposium.