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During 2024, 11,039 sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and other marine life were reported to the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) by members of the public, or citizen scientists. Over 65,000 animals have been sighted in Scottish waters, from 17 different species.
Read MoreAs the nights draw in and the winter chill starts to bite, we look back on an awesome autumn for sightings.
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Read MoreDr Michael Tetley, member for the IUCN Joint SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force, shares his knowledge of the opportunistic feeding strategies of minke whales in Scotland.
Read MoreWhales and dolphins are long-lived and well-travelled, with some species crossing oceans on migration. Understanding these magnificent creatures and safeguarding their futures relies on long-term monitoring, offering us a deeper glimpse into their lives and challenges.
Read MoreThe team on our seventeenth survey encountered foraging minke whales, porpoises and sea birds on their seven-day survey out of Mallaig. Read all about their experiences here…
Read MoreAs reports of the wettest summer on record spread, the team aboard the 13th expedition this field season battled through to survey around the west of Mull, rewarded with dolphins and porpoises.
Read MoreOur popular floating classroom school visits provide primary school children the opportunity to jump aboard our research vessel, Silurian, experiencing what it’s like to live and work as a marine mammal scientist.
Read MoreOur dedicated Whale Track community have continued to watch from land, record their excursions at sea and report their sightings through the record-breaking wet weather this summer.
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Read MoreLocal boat operator, Lyndsey McLaren, tells us about the best month of 2024, that she will never forget.
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Read MoreInshore movement of deep diving whales in Scottish coastal waters documented by community sightings volunteers.
Read MoreThe team on our fifthteenth survey encountered foraging common dolphins, bow-riding harbour porpoises and numerous common seals on their seven-day survey out of Mallaig. They enjoyed the first of our autumnul expeditions with starry skies and bioluminescense. Read all about their experiences here…
Read MoreOutreach Assistant Lauren Smith shares the shocking story of a devasting conflict between humans and killer whales here in the North Atlantic.
Read More2023 saw the highest sighting rates and numbers of minke whales yet recorded in the Hebrides, but the lowest known for basking sharks.
Read MoreHow your donations have helped make our iconic flagship, Silurian, a more effective and environmentally friendly survey platform.
Read MoreThe team on our fourteenth survey encountered minke whales, common dolphins, white-beaked dolphins and Atlantic blue-fin tuna on their nine day expedition out of Tobermory. Read all about their experiences here…
Read MoreThe ferry routes operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) off Scotland’s west coast are fantastic platforms for spotting wildlife, journeying through stretches of water rich in marine life.
Read MoreOur expedition surveys on board our research vessel, Silurian, have been monitoring Scotland’s seas for over two decades. This long-term monitoring is critical, driving protections to restore marine biodiversity and championing healthy seas for nature and communities.
Read MoreAs reports of the wettest summer on record spread, the team aboard the 13th expedition this field season battled through to survey around the west of Mull, rewarded with dolphins and porpoises.
Read MoreWow - we’ve completed out twelfth survey of the season! Although the challenging weather keeps on coming, our latest bunch of intrepid sailors found an abundance of porpoise, seals and seabirds.
Read MoreKatie Monk and Indy Kiemel Greene are nearing the finish line on their remarkable mission to raise funds for HWDT. Katie and Indy have walked from Land’s End to John o’ Groats, with a ‘wee’ detour via the Hebrides!
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