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Curious minke whales welcome Hannah to the team!

A warm welcome to one of the new members of the team, Hannah, who is part of our 2019 volunteer team. Here Hannah gives an account of her first trip out with Sea Life Surveys to collect Photo ID images

Events & Outreach, Guest Articles, SightingsMorven Summers6 August 2019volunteers, volunteering, get involved, Sea Life Surveys, photo ID, photography, 2019 placement, opportunities, common dolphin, minke whale, bottlenose dolphins

Volunteering with HWDT - meet Maja, Outreach and Research volunteer 2019

A warm welcome to Maja, one our incredible Outreach and Research Volunteers for 2019. Here Maja shares some her experiences so far, as well as discussing her motivation for moving out to Mull and dedicating her summer to conservation with use here at hWDT.

Guest Articles, SilurianSiobhan Moran30 July 2019volunteers, volunteer, get involved, marineconservation

HWDT joins call for a Scottish Environment Act

Today one of our Trustee’s, Denis Molison, attended the campaign launch for the #FightforScotlandsNature campaign, spearheaded by Scottish Environment LINK. HWDT are one of 35 charities backing the campaign. Read Denis’ take on this important campaign below:

Guest Articles, In the NewsMorven Summers13 November 2018Brexit, EU, Fight for Scotlands Nature, Campaign, ScotLINK, Scottish Environment LINK, whales, dolphins, Trustee

Have You Got The Bottle?

Read our first guest article from Jenni Hume at Have You Got the Bottle? - a campaign towards a deposit return system in Scotland to reduce our plastic waste, and find out how you can get involved.

Guest ArticlesMorven Summers30 August 2018Have You Got the Bottle?, plastic, stop the plastic tide, anitplastic, deposit return scheme, eco friendly, Scottish Government

Ever wondered what life on board a HWDT research survey is like?

Ever wondered what it would be like to join HWDT as a volunteer on Silurian? Well know you can find out! Read our guest piece by dedicated volunteer Rod White, who has joined us seven times monitoring whales and dolphins along Scotland’s west coast.

Silurian, Guest ArticlesMorven Summers6 August 2018whales, dolphins, killer whales, orca, volunteer, volunteers, volunteer holidays, silurian, teamwork, marine tourism, marine wildlife, marine protected areas, marine conservation, sailing

Owen's Account - Work Experience at HWDT

Last week, Owen Wild, a student from Tobermory High School, joined HWDT for his week-long work experience placement. Read on for Owen's account of his time at the Trust.

Guest ArticlesPippa Garrard14 June 2018HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, scotland, Staffa, Basking shark, work experience, work placement, high school, Tobermory High School

"One day I will skipper a yacht and sail the world!"

Read Rosie's inspiring story and learn how HWDT has shaped her future.

Silurian, Guest Articles, Events & OutreachPippa Garrard5 December 2017Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trustvolunteer, conservation, skills development, gain experience, opportunities, marine conservation, youngcarer, disadvantagedyouth, youthtrip, teen team, volunteer holidays

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