Posts tagged training course
St Andrews University students join us aboard to gain first-hand monitoring experience
St Andrews University students join us aboard to gain first-hand monitoring experience

Every year, we welcome aboard teams of students from St Andrew’s University Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) to discover how we collect data on board our research vessel, Silurian. Over the course of 10 days, three teams spent time travelling to different areas of the west coast, collecting vital visual and acoustic data on marine mammals.

Read More
Survey Summaries, SilurianSadie GorvettSt Andrews University, Marine Mammal Masters Fieldtrip, University Field Trip, training course, training, silurian, acoustic survey, visual monitoring, whale, dolphin, porpoise, who is studying Scottish dolphins, who studies whales UK, Scottish wildlife, rese, students, student training, marine biology, SMRU, Sea Mammal Research Unit
National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2023
National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2023

National Whale and Dolphin Watch is an exciting annual marine mammal monitoring event, run by the Seawatch Foundation, that aims to get as many people as possible looking out to sea all around the UK, providing a snapshot of what is being seen in UK waters. Find out more about the event and how to get involved.

Read More
Sightings, The Hebridean Whale TrailSadie GorvettWhale Track, Hebridean Whale Trail, whale watching, land based whale watching, National Whale and Dolphin Watch, NWDW, national survey, Sea Watch Foundation, citizen science, report your sightings, online training, training course, species ID training, survey training
Students treated to dinky minke, bow riding commons and Hebridean sunshine
Students treated to dinky minke, bow riding commons and Hebridean sunshine

Every year, we welcome aboard teams of students from St Andrew’s University Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) to discover how we collect data on board our research vessel, Silurian. Over the course of 10 days, each team spent time travelling to different areas of the west coast, collecting vital visual and acoustic data on marine mammals.

Read More
Survey Summaries, SilurianSadie GorvettSt Andrews University, Marine Mammal Masters Fieldtrip, University Field Trip, training course, training, silurian, acoustic survey, visual monitoring, whale, dolphin, porpoise, who is studying Scottish dolphins, who studies whales UK, Scottish wildlife, rese, students, student training, marine biology, SMRU, Sea Mammal Research Unit
National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2022
National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2022

National Whale and Dolphin Watch is an exciting annual marine mammal monitoring event, run by the Seawatch Foundation, that aims to get as many people as possible looking out to sea all around the UK, providing a snapshot of what is being seen in UK waters. Find out more about the event and how to get involved.

Read More
Sightings, The Hebridean Whale TrailSadie GorvettWhale Track, Hebridean Whale Trail, whale watching, land based whale watching, National Whale and Dolphin Watch, NWDW, national survey, Sea Watch Foundation, citizen science, report your sightings, online training, training course, species ID training, survey training
Silurian welcomes aboard students from St Andrew's University
Silurian welcomes aboard students from St Andrew's University

Every year, we welcome aboard teams of students from St Andrew’s University Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) to discover how we collect data on board our research vessel, Silurian. Over the course of 10 days, each team spent time travelling to different areas of the west coast, collecting vital visual and acoustic data on marine mammals. Each of the teams share their experiences here

Read More
Survey Summaries, SilurianSadie GorvettSt Andrews University, Marine Mammal Masters Fieldtrip, University Field Trip, training course, training, silurian, acoustic survey, visual monitoring, whale, dolphin, porpoise, who is studying Scottish dolphins, who studies whales UK, Scottish wildlife, rese, students, student training, marine biology, SMRU, Sea Mammal Research Unit
National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2021
National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2021

You are invited to take part in a national event, to watch the water for our amazing marine life. We need your help to get a snapshot of whales, dolphins, porpoise and basking sharks across the west coast of Scotland.

Read More
Sightings, The Hebridean Whale TrailCaroline WillisWhale Track, Hebridean Whale Trail, whale watching, land based whale watching, National Whale and Dolphin Watch, NWDW, national survey, Sea Watch Foundation, citizen science, report your sightings, online training, training course, species ID training, survey training