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Over 10,000 Whale and Dolphin Sightings Recorded in Scotland's Seas
Over 10,000 Whale and Dolphin Sightings Recorded in Scotland's Seas

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. 

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The Better Biodiversity Data project on tour: learning about marine mammal recording
The Better Biodiversity Data project on tour: learning about marine mammal recording

Christine Tansey, the Better Biodiversity Data (BBD) project Partnership Officer from the National Biodiversity Network Trust recently joined Silurian on a trip from Ullapool back home to Tobermory. With a background in terrestrial conservation and recording, this opportunity gave Christine an insight into the protocols used and challenges faced when collecting and processing cetacean sightings and acoustic data.

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Science & Research, SilurianJenny Hampsondata collection, visual monitoring, visual data, data, acoustic, acoustic data, protecting Scotlands seas, efforts to better understand, whale research in Scotland, how can I get involved in whale research, how people are helping, wildlife experiences in Scotland, eco tourism, eco friendly, protect the ocean, protect the whales
Bumper year for John Coe and Aquarius
Bumper year for John Coe and Aquarius

It’s been an exciting year for sightings across the west coast of Scotland. It’s been a particularly busy year for sightings of the West Coast Community members, John Coe and Aquarius. Between February and October 2022, the famous pair have been Photo ID’d across a total of 33 days, with their location ranging from the Hebrides, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Photo credit: EmmaJane-HebridesCruises

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Sightings, Science & ResearchSadie GorvettHumpback whale, humpback whales in Scotland, whale conservation, whale research in Scotland, who is studying whales, who is studying Scottish whales, citizenscience, citizen science projects, citizen science, how people are helping, get involved, how can i help, helping save whales, scottish seas, Scottish whales, what do we know about Scottish whales, humpbacks, scotland, Scotland wildlife
100th Humpback Recorded in Scottish Waters
100th Humpback Recorded in Scottish Waters

Although rare, humpback whales are now being sighted with increasing regularity in Scottish waters - with the 100th whale documented this year. They are known to migrate through Scottish waters between their feeding and breeding grounds. Find out how citizen scientists are deepening the understanding of these awesome creatures

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Sightings, Science & ResearchMorven SummersHumpback whale, humpback whales in Scotland, whale conservation, whale research in Scotland, who is studying whales, who is studying Scottish whales, citizenscience, citizen science projects, citizen science, how people are helping, get involved, how can i help, helping save whales, scottish seas, Scottish whales, what do we know about Scottish whales, humpbacks, scotland, Scotland wildlife