Posts tagged dolphin sounds
On Sonorous Seas...exposing the noise beneath the waves
On Sonorous Seas...exposing the noise beneath the waves

When art and science join forces interesting things can happen; disseminating science through the arts can raise awareness of issues, reach new audiences and create a space for compelling, thought provoking discussion. When local artist Mhairi Killin approached us and shared her idea for a project, we were excited to be part of her vision.

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Events & OutreachMorven Summerson sonorous seas, acoustics, acoustic monitoring, acoustic pollution, noise pollution, underwater noise, acoustic recordings, whale song, vocalisations, dolphin sounds, dolphin whistles, Military exercises, NATO, joint warrior, whale strandings, art, art science, data collection, acoustic data, fergus hall, mhairi Killin, An Tobar
Wild weather and cetaceans marked the fourth expedition of 2022
Wild weather and cetaceans marked the fourth expedition of 2022

We’re well underway with our monitoring Hebridean seas this year, with Silurian, our research vessel, completing her fourth expedition of the 2023 summer field season. Some challenging conditions didn't dampen the spirits of the fantastic citizen scientists who joined us on board…the encounters with whales, dolphins and porpoises helped too!

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Exploring the new Whale Track app and website
Exploring the new Whale Track app and website

Just in time for Spring, as spotting conditions improve and the wildlife begins to arrive in larger numbers around local shores, we have released a new and improved Whale Track app. Here we explore five new features of Whale Track.

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Silurian, Science & ResearchSadie Gorvettsilurian, Silurian, research trip, research, research expedition, research vessel, whale research in Scotland, dolphin, dolphin sounds, whale and dolphin research, scotlnd, hebrides, Hebridean wildlife, scottish wildlife, sealife, ocean protection, monitoring, conservation, conservation holidays, marine wildlife, marine tourism, how can i help, protect the ocean, protect whales, save the whale, how can I get involved in whale research, acoustics, acoustic monitoring, soundscape, marine noise, underwaternoise, NatureScot, nature restoration fund, nature, restoration, Scot Gov
Exciting Upgrades Boost Conservation
Exciting Upgrades Boost Conservation

Adventure beckons as the summer field season on board our research vessel, Silurian, kicks off this weekend. But before we raise the anchor and set sail, we’d love to share some of the exciting developments we’ve made over the winter with support from the NatureScot Nature Restoration Fund.

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Silurian, Science & ResearchMorven Summerssilurian, Silurian, research trip, research, research expedition, research vessel, whale research in Scotland, dolphin, dolphin sounds, whale and dolphin research, scotlnd, hebrides, Hebridean wildlife, scottish wildlife, sealife, ocean protection, monitoring, conservation, conservation holidays, marine wildlife, marine tourism, how can i help, protect the ocean, protect whales, save the whale, how can I get involved in whale research, acoustics, acoustic monitoring, soundscape, marine noise, underwaternoise, NatureScot, nature restoration fund, nature, restoration, Scot Gov
'Seasonal Visitors' Encountered on the First Winter Expedition of the Season
'Seasonal Visitors' Encountered on the First Winter Expedition of the Season

Craig Mackie gives us an update on the first winter expedition of 2021, where a couple of ‘summer visitors’ were recorded. The winter survey programme, funded by Nature Scot, is helping us improve our year-round understanding of Hebridean marine environment

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Survey Summaries, SilurianRebecca Dudleyresearch trip, research, whales, whale research in Scotland, hebridean whales, Hebrides, Hebridean wildlife, Whales, whales in the wild, see whales in the wild UK, dolphin, dolphins in the wild, what dolphins can I see, scottish dolphins, common dolphin, acoustics, acoustic monitoring, dolphin sounds, dolphin whistles, research vessel, research expedition, data collection, data, scotland, Scotland wildlife, what do we know about Scottish whales, who is studying Scottish dolphins, who studies whales UK