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Whale Track Stories: Zoe’s unusual tip off
Whale Track Stories: Zoe’s unusual tip off

Zoe Stevenson, a member of the Whale Track community who reports sightings whilst working with Hebrides Cruises, shares some highlight lunge feeding minke sightings, including one, thanks to a rather unusual tip off

Coastguard exercise © Zoe Stevenson

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Sightings, Guest ArticlesSadie Gorvettmarine mammals, what can you see, scotland, what can i see in Scotland, hebrides, Hebrides, wildlife, wildlife watching, minke whales, whale track stories, whale track, sightings, coastguard, helicopter
A milestone for citizen science as over 10,000 sightings of whales, dolphins and porpoises are reported to marine conservation charity
A milestone for citizen science as over 10,000 sightings of whales, dolphins and porpoises are reported to marine conservation charity

2023 was a record-breaking year for marine conservation charity the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) and their Whale Track community of citizen scientists.  For the first time in the Trusts 30-year history, over 10,000 sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks were reported by members of the public in one year.

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Whale Track Stories: Hannah's basking shark highlights
Whale Track Stories: Hannah's basking shark highlights

Hannah Mcvicar, who reports what sea creatures she’s spotted through Whale Track, shares some memorable sightings from this season, including an unexpected encounter with 8 basking sharks!

Basking shark image © Hannah Mcvicar

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Sightings, Guest ArticlesSadie Gorvettbasking shark, basking sharks, basking shark scotland, marine mammals, marine education, what can you see, scotland, what can i see in Scotland, where to see basking sharks, hebrides, Hebrides, responsible tourism, wildlife, wildlife watching, good behaviour