Posts tagged Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

Our 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.

Silurian, Events & OutreachSadie Gorvett16 October 2024Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Scotland, education, outdoor education, outdoor learning, floating classroom, Siluiran

“Sighting!…No…Exciting!”

This September we set sail to Shieldaig and Gairloch to invite 4 schools, never before visited, aboard our research vessel and floating classroom, Silurian. Our Education and Sightings Officer, Sadie, shares the fun had by pupils, teachers and crew.

Silurian, Events & OutreachSadie Gorvett10 May 2024Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Scotland, education, outdoor education, outdoor learning, floating classroom, Siluiran

HWDT welcomes a new charity Chair in its 30th year

Today HWDT trustees announce that they have appointed Helen Stace to succeed Juliana Butler as the new Chair of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.

In the NewsAlison Lomax2 April 2024marine conservation, HWDT, HWDT staff, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Juliana Butler, Alison Lomax, Chair, Chairperson, Helen Stace

"Best experience ever!"

Silurian, Events & OutreachSadie Gorvett10 October 2023Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Scotland, education, outdoor education, outdoor learning, floating classroom, Siluiran

Guess who's back...Knobble the minke whale!

Knobble - the famous minke whale - returns to the Hebrides, highlighting how important the region is for these animals, who migrate each year to feed in the rich waters off Scotland’s west coast

Rare audio recordings of the West Coast Community shared with the British Library

There are only two known recordings of the vocalisations – or ‘voices’ - of the West Coast Community killer whales. Last week, these rare recordings were shared with the British Library to be placed in their archives and preserved for future generations alongside the sounds of extinct species and lost human languages.

Science & Research, Silurian, In the NewsAlison Lomax24 May 2023British Library, Cosmo Sheldrake, Tom Mustill, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, killer whale, West Coast Community, acoustic, rare recordings, whale voices, British Library archive

“I found my job… working on this boat!

From 24 - 28 April, our education team jumped aboard Silurian, our research vessel, to transform her into our popular floating classroom. Our Education and Sightings Officer, Sadie, shares the fun everyone had - not least the pupils visiting but the HWDT team on board Silurian.

Silurian, Events & OutreachSadie Gorvett10 May 2023Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Scotland, education, outdoor education, outdoor learning, floating classroom, Siluiran

Have your say on Highly Protected Marine Areas

The Scottish Government are currently running a public consultation to seek your views on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). HWDT will be responding to the consultation and we hope that all stakeholders will take the opportunity to voice their views, so that the best possible outcome can be reached for whales, dolphins, porpoises and people.

In the News, Science & ResearchLauren Hartny-Mills16 February 2023whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Scotland, Hebrides, cetaceans, marine protected areas, MPA, consultation response, highly protected marine areas, have your say, porpoises

HWDT welcomes new Fieldwork Research Manager

Meet Jenny - our new Fieldwork Research Manager, but she’s no stranger to Silurian or HWDT. Jenny has been part of the team for a while, most recently as our Exhibitions Officer in our Discovery Centre, while providing relief cover for the Science Officer on board Silurian.

Science & ResearchMorven Summers17 November 2022HWDT, HWDT staff, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, marine wildlife, marine conservation, Silurian, bottlenose dolphins, Hebrides, Sea Life Surveys

Europe’s largest military exercise returns to Scottish waters

Joint Warrior, Europe’s largest military exercise, will begin in Scottish waters today. Please be vigilant and contribute to our long-term monitoring efforts by reporting your excursions and sightings on Whale Track.

Science & Research, SightingsLauren Hartny-Mills1 October 2022Silurian, joint warrior, research expedition, whale and dolphin research, acoustic, acoustic survey, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, conservation, Military exercises, Joint Warrior

“I didn’t know what a stinky minke was but now it’s my favourite whale”

For the first time since pre-pandemic, we welcomed aboard five schools in and around Tobermory, Salen and Strontian to learn first-hand about the amazing whales, dolphins and porpoises that can be seen locally.

Silurian, Events & OutreachSadie Gorvett28 September 2022Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Scotland, Gaelic, education, outdoor education, outdoor learning, floating classroom, Gaelic-medium education, Siluiran

Europe’s largest military exercise underway in Scotland

Joint Warrior, Europe’s largest military exercise, is underway in Scotland. If you are on the west coast of Scotland, please be extra vigilant and contribute to our long-term monitoring efforts by reporting your excursions and sightings on Whale Track.

Science & Research, SightingsLauren Hartny-Mills22 September 2021Silurian, joint warrior, research expedition, whale and dolphin research, acoustic, acoustic survey, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, conservation, Military exercises, Joint Warrior

*PRESS RELEASE* Famous fins make a welcome return to Hebridean seas

Knobble and Kasey return to the Hebrides this month, highlighting how important the region is for minke whales who migrate to feed in the rich waters off Scotland’s west coast during the summer months.

Hebridean Adventures get a Humpback Whale Match!

Thanks to the fantastic photographs taken by the team at Hebridean Adventures, a humpback whale spotted last May off the Isle of Lewis, has been re-sighted in the Minch again, just over one year later!

SightingsCaroline Willis23 June 2021whale track, whale, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, scotland, citizen science, sightings, photo ID, get involved, Sightings, report your sightings, Whale Track, Humpback whale

Public consultation on UK Dolphin and Porpoise Conservation Strategy

The Scottish Government is currently running a public consultation and is seeking your views on a new UK Dolphin and Porpoise Conservation Strategy. The strategy aims to support the conservation of nine of the most commonly seen cetaceans in UK waters, and now includes minke whales.

Europe’s largest military exercise begins today in the Hebrides

Today Europe’s largest military exercise, Joint Warrior, begins in the Hebrides. HWDT have long-standing concerns about the impact of these activities on whales, dolphins and porpoises. Find out more about our concerns and what we are doing about it here.

Science & Research, SightingsLauren Hartny-Mills10 May 2021Silurian, joint warrior, research expedition, whale and dolphin research, acoustic, acoustic survey, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, conservation, Military exercises, Joint Warrior

Humpback whale match! From Coll to the Firth of Forth

Thanks to the extraordinary effort of citizen scientists across Scotland, a humpback whale spotted last summer off the Scottish west coast has been spotted this week in the Firth of Forth on the east coast!

SightingsLauren Hartny-Mills2 February 2021whale track, whale, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, scotland, citizen science, sightings, photo ID, get involved, Sightings, report your sightings, Whale Track, Humpback whale

Protected areas for whales, dolphins and sharks designated in Scottish waters

Today we welcome the Scottish Government announcement on the designation of four new Marine Protected Areas (MPA) for minke whale, basking shark and Risso’s dolphin in Scottish waters, which will protect areas of critical habitat for these species.

Travelling Whale supports HWDT as UK charity partner

The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is excited to introduce our new partnership with Travelling Whale, a company focused on sustainable adventures. Travelling Whale is supporting HWDT to protect whales and dolphins on Scotland’s west coast.

Fundraising, In the NewsAlison Lomax8 October 2020corporate partnership, partnership, donation, charity support, Farer watches, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, travelling whale

Concern as Joint Warrior begins

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Joint Warrior, a UK led NATO military exercise. This latest exercise runs 4th - 15th October 2020. Unusual behaviour has been documented historically and this year there are additional concerns due to the presence of five northern bottlenose whales, known to be in the area as Joint Warrior begins.

Science & ResearchAlison Lomax3 October 2020Silurian, joint warrior, research expedition, whale and dolphin research, acoustic, acoustic survey, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

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