Posts tagged puffins
Survey Summary: HWDT 7
Survey Summary: HWDT 7

During the survey we recorded five different species of marine mammals, which included an incredible sighting of Risso’s dolphins with new calves in tow, as well as some very close encounters with some minke whales. We also had the opportunity to visit the island of Lunga, spending time with thousands of nesting puffins!

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Silurian, Survey SummariesRebecca Dudleysilurian, survey, dolphins, volunteers, volunteernow, marine wildlife, marine conservation, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, scotland, rissos dolphins, minke whale, puffins
Survey Summary: HWDT 6
Survey Summary: HWDT 6

During the survey, the team covered an impressive 475 miles of Hebridean seas looking and listening for marine wildlife. It was a truly fantastic survey with an incredible 234 sightings of seven species of marine mammals and basking sharks. The highlight was a minke whale encounter that was so special it bought tears to our eyes!

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Silurian, Survey SummariesLauren Hartny-Millssilurian, survey, dolphins, volunteers, volunteernow, marine wildlife, marine conservation, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, scotland, rissos dolphins, minke whale, puffins
'Into the Blue' with Rod White
'Into the Blue' with Rod White

Each week, alongside the Blue Planet II series, our team will share their own 'Into the Blue' moments from on board our research vessel, Silurian.  This week, Rod White - one of our dedicated volunteers - shares his experience.

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SilurianMorven Summersvolunteer holidays, volunteer, Into the Blue, Ble Planet, Blue Planet 2, puffins, Hebrides, HWDT, Scotland, Silurian, survey, research, research vessel, marine conservation, marine tourism, sightings, feel inspiredComment