What an end to the 2019 summer season on board Silurian: amazing encounters, fantastic team, great conditions and, to top it all off, an encounter with the famous bull killer whales, John Coe and Aquarius!
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Feeling inspired by Blue Planet UK? Join us on board in 2019 and contribute directly to conservation. Conservation is driven by people and we need you.
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The last survey of 2018 - our third and final Teen Research Expedition, covering waters around Wester Ross and up to Lochinver. This trip really proves that volunteering on board Silurian, is about much more than spotting a few dolphins!
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During the survey we covered the Sound of Sleat and surveyed around the Small Isles. In total we recorded six different species of marine megafauna, including an unexpected basking shark, some stealthy minke whales and over a hundred common dolphins.
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During the survey we recorded four different species of marine mammals, including some really special glimpses of harbour porpoises within meters of Silurian. We also had an unexpected encounter with a couple of common dolphins, who came over to bow ride as we surveyed up towards Fort William.
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Read Rosie's inspiring story and learn how HWDT has shaped her future.
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We surveyed the Sea of Hebrides; travelling to the Small Isles, then from Skye to Barra, and onwards to Coll. We had 29 encounters with six different species of marine mammals and sharks, totalling 63 animals.
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Travelling around the Argyll Islands and all the way up Loch Linnhe to Fort William, we recorded 59 harbour porpoises, 1 common dolphin, 14 common seals, three grey seals, as well as hundreds of birds and lots of boats.
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