E. X. Ample gave a presentation on cetacean strandings around Scotland's coast. The presentation covered the causes of strandings, trends in increasing or decreasing numbers, environmental and human contributions to strandings, and media and public perceptions. Ample conducted research through journals, books, websites, and plans to continue comparing past and recent data through a questionnaire and contacting organizations. The presentation addressed challenges in access to information, availability of interview subjects, time management, and research techniques.