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Our latest research expedition aboard Silurian took us from Ullapool back and forth across the Minch. Over the course of the week, our team of citizen scientists documented five different marine mammal species, including Atlantic white sided dolphins - a rare sighting for Silurian!
Read MoreOver five days at sea, our intrepid team of citizen scientists surveyed waters around Ullapool through storms and swell, gathering vital visual and acoustic data. Read all about their experiences here. . .
Read MoreScotland’s seas are home to some of Europe’s most incredible wildlife, but understanding highly mobile species like whales and dolphins is challenging and there’s still much to learn.
Read MoreThis summer has been full of ups, downs and phenomenal sightings. In our most recent Whale Track summary we round up what has been an unexpected summer of sightings.
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Read MoreRecording excursions using Whale Track provides vital effort-based data on the presence and absence of whales in our waters. Andy Lawson, a member of the Whale Track community, shares his incredible excursion on aboard the MV Loch Seaforth ferry.
Read More2025s Outreach Assistants - Emily, Jess and Megan - reflect on their placement here on Mull and share some of their favourite experiences from volunteering with HWDT.
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 MoreThe West Coast Community inspires a strong connection with not only those that have been lucky enough to see them but everyone who knows their incredible story. In our most recent blog we reflect on a roller coaster of a year for John Coe and Aquarius.
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Read MoreWe are thrilled to share that the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust’s (HWDT) pioneering research expeditions have been shortlisted for the Nature Tourism Award at the prestigious RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards 2025.
Read MoreIn our latest blog, we dive into the importance of effort-based data collection. While all data is valuable, when it comes to how that data is collected, not all records are created equal. During the Wild Discovery ferry watching event, 18 hours of effort-based data was collected!
Read MoreCircumnavigating Lewis and Harris is no mean feat - conditions have to line up just right. Our latest research expedition aboard Silurian managed a full lap of the islands, crossing the Minch from Ullapool, navigating our way through the Sound of Harris and rounding the exposed Butt of Lewis. Read on to find out how we got on…
Read MoreOver nine days at sea, our intrepid team of citizen scientists explored west of the Outer Hebrides, gathering vital acoustic and visual data in rarely surveyed areas. Living and working aboard Silurian, our dedicated research vessel, the team encountered six species of marine megafauna, as well as reaching the most North-Westerly waters of the season. Read all about their experiences here…
Read MoreWith storm Floris in their sights, the teens on our second teen team of the year, braved the wild waves to survey the Inner Hebrides.
Read MoreSix inquisitive teens joined us aboard our research vessel, Silurian, to explore the Sea of the Hebrides, gathering visual and acoustic data.
Read MoreA project is underway to investigate what whales are eating off Scotland’s west coast by examining the make-up of their poop! We are delighted to be part of the team collecting samples, armed and ready to scoop from the deck of our research vessel, Silurian.
Read MoreOver twelve days at sea, our intrepid team of citizen scientists surveyed 700 km of Scottish waters, exploring the Southern and Outer Hebrides. Living and working aboard Silurian, HWDT’s dedicated research vessel, the team encountered 8 species of large marine vertebrates, including our first basking sharks of the year. Read all about their experiences here…
Read MoreThis spring has been hopping, with an action packed few months of sightings across Scotland. In our most recent blog we explore what has been reported this spring.
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Read MoreOver twelve days at sea, our intrepid team of citizen scientists surveyed 590km of Hebridean waters. Living and working aboard Silurian, HWDT’s dedicated research vessel, the team were rewarded with a moment to remember. Amongst a multi-species feeding frenzy, the first humpback whale of the season made a spectacular appearance.
Read MoreEarlier this month, a new crew of citizen scientists joined us aboard Silurian for a week-long survey where we circumnavigated the Isle of Skye.
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