Posts in In the News

Siobhan shares some of her thoughts on climate change as COP26 comes to a close. Before starting at HWDT she researched the role of the oceans in climate change, and she reflects on a topic that both fascinates and frustrates her.

In the News, Climate ChangeSiobhan Moran5 November 2021climate emergency, Climate change, COP26, reflections, effects of climate change

What impact is climate change having on the whales in our waters?

COP26 started this week in Glasgow, where world leaders are meeting to discuss how best to tackle climate issues. Our Science Officer Becky explores what climate change means for our oceans, and what impacts in could be having to the whales, dolphins, and porpoises in our waters….

In the News, Climate ChangeRebecca Dudley3 November 2021citizenscience, citizen science, silurian, Silurian, Siluiran, monitoring, monitoring expedition, common dolphin, killer whale, UKs killer whale population, UK orca populations, orca, busta the killer whale, razor the killer whale, hebrides, outer hebrides, western isles, marineconservation, marine conservation, marine tourism, marine wildlife, sustainability, sustainable marine tourism, sustainable tourism, ecotourism, eco tourism, biological recording, data collection, scottish orca, scottish whales, scottish dolphins, volunteering, volunteer, volunteer now, volunteer holidays, get involved, volunteernow, volunteers, gain experience, bottlenose dolphins, underwaternoise, whale, dolphin, cop26, cop, Glasgow UN Climate Conference, UN, UN Climate, Climate change, global warming, how climate change is effecting whales, how climate change is effecting dolphins, effects of climate change, marine biodiversity, biodiversity loss, COP26, climate emergency

*PRESS RELEASE* First killer whale match made between Scotland and Norway

What is believed to be the first match of killer whales between Scotland and Norway has been made after experts identified three individuals photographed in southern Norway this month as part of a ‘mystery pod’ seen off Scotland’s west coast in 2018.

In the News, Sightings, Science & ResearchMorven Summers23 July 2021killer whale, orca, killer whales, orcas, norway, iceland, scottish killer whales, scottish killer whale catalogue, photo ID, research, conservation, citizenscience, citizen science, sightings, discovery

Killer whale update: John Coe and pal are spotted in the English Channel again

Well-known killer whale John Coe from the West Coast Community has been spotted of the English coast again, this time seen off Dover, in the English Channel. John Coe was seen with a second individual, likely to be Aquarius.

In the News, Sightings, Science & ResearchCaroline Willis14 June 2021whales, dolphins, Whale Track, sightings, coronavirus, citizenscience, get involved, minke whale, killer whale, John Coe killer whale, John Coe, aquarius, killer whales, West Coast Community, scottish killer whales

Public consultation on UK Dolphin and Porpoise Conservation Strategy

The Scottish Government is currently running a public consultation and is seeking your views on a new UK Dolphin and Porpoise Conservation Strategy. The strategy aims to support the conservation of nine of the most commonly seen cetaceans in UK waters, and now includes minke whales.

Famous killer whales ‘John Coe’ and ‘Aquarius’ back in Hebridean seas after being spotted off the English coast for the first time!

Much loved killer whales John Coe and Aquarius from the West Coast Community have returned to the Hebrides 9 days after this famous pair were recorded off the English coast for the first time.

In the News, Sightings, Science & ResearchLauren Hartny-Mills20 May 2021whales, dolphins, Whale Track, sightings, coronavirus, citizenscience, get involved, minke whale, killer whale, John Coe killer whale, John Coe, aquarius, killer whales, West Coast Community, scottish killer whales

*PRESS RELEASE* Epic swim for Scotland’s whales and dolphins kicks off summer of endurance

Successfully completing an arduous swim from the Isle of Mull to Oban on the evening of Friday 7 May was just the start of a ‘summer of endurance’ for James Armour, who is raising funds for HWDT

In the News, FundraisingMorven Summers10 May 2021Selkie, selkie race, James Armour, epic challenge, fundraising, charity fundraising, charity swim, endurance, basking shark scotland, primal adventures

HWDT Research Expeditions update for 2021

Due to the current UK government guidelines and expected continuation of restrictions we have made the difficult decision to cancel all research expeditions until the end of May.

In the NewsRebecca Dudley12 February 2021coronavirus, Covid 19, Operations, Cancellations, research expedition

Prestigious win for Hebridean Whale Trail

The Hebridean Whale Trail has won the Coasts and Waters award at the prestigious Nature of Scotland Awards 2020.

The Hebridean Whale Trail, In the NewsSiobhan Moran27 November 2020award, Hebridean Whale Trail

Travelling Whale supports HWDT as UK charity partner

The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is excited to introduce our new partnership with Travelling Whale, a company focused on sustainable adventures. Travelling Whale is supporting HWDT to protect whales and dolphins on Scotland’s west coast.

Fundraising, In the NewsAlison Lomax8 October 2020corporate partnership, partnership, donation, charity support, Farer watches, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, travelling whale

Fight For Scotland's Nature

Three months from today, the EU’s world-renowned environmental protections will no longer apply to Scotland. That means we have just three months left to make Scotland’s new nature laws as strong as they can be.

In the NewsMorven Summers1 October 2020Fight for Scotlands Nature, ScotLINK, Scottish Environment LINK, Scottish Government, Scottish Waters, protect, marineconservation, policy, get involved

Deep-Sea Marine Reserve Designated

Good news! The Scottish Government has announced the designation of a new Deep-Sea Marine Reserve off the west coast of Scotland.

In the NewsAlison Lomax30 September 2020MPA proposals, Campaign, MPA, Atlantic, Scottish Environment LINK, Scottish Government, Scottish Waters, conservation, marineconservation, policy, offshore seas

Leatherback turtle spotted from Silurian!

It was a once in a lifetime moment as we are treated to an incredibly rare sighting of a Leatherback turtle yesterday! True ocean wanderers, these turtles are rare visitors to the west coast.

Fundraising, In the NewsRebecca Dudley7 September 2020Farer, corporate partnership, partnership, donation, charity support, Farer watches, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

Celebrating the spirit of adventure with our new Farer partnership

The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is delighted to introduce our partnership with leading UK watch makers, Farer, to help raise awareness of Hebridean marine life and provide vital funds for our research and conservation programme.

Fundraising, In the NewsAlison Lomax21 August 2020Farer, corporate partnership, partnership, donation, charity support, Farer watches, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

*PRESS RELEASE* Public urged to report whale and dolphin sightings in Hebrides

We are calling on members of the public to record their at-sea excursions and sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises and endangered basking sharks off Scotland’s west coast to boost monitoring efforts and strengthen understanding of the coronavirus lockdown’s impact on these animals.

In the News, Sightings, Science & ResearchLauren Hartny-Mills7 July 2020whales, dolphins, Whale Track, sightings, citizenscience, get involved, killer whale, bottlenose dolphins, John Coe killer whale, John Coe, aquarius, West Coast Community

Summer Research Expeditions cancelled due to Covid-19

For the safety of our volunteers, staff and island community, we have taken the incredibly difficult decision to cancel all volunteer Research Expeditions scheduled for the 2020 summer field season.

Silurian, In the NewsMorven Summers6 July 2020research expedition, Covid 19, coronavirus, coronavirus response, cancelled expeditions, cancelled surveys, Cancellations, support

Celebrating International Biodiversity Day 2020

Today provides an opportunity for us to celebrate the extraordinary marine biodiversity we have in the Hebrides and to recognise the importance of our continued mission to protect it.

In the News, SilurianRebecca Dudley22 May 2020Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, International Biodiversity Day, #InternationalBiodiversityDay, marine biodiversity, biodiversity, whale and dolphin research, research expedition

John Coe and Aquarius surprise onlookers in Northern Ireland

John Coe and Aquarius were seen swimming into Strangford Lough, Co. Down in Northern Ireland on Friday. Every sighting of these individuals is crucial in advancing our understanding of the west coast community! If you’ve seen killer whales on the west coast, we’d love to hear about it.

Caring, Connected, Communities: mental health and well-being at HWDT

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, so we thought we’d share our experience of working with the excellent Highlands & Islands Connections project, run by Support in Mind Scotland.

In the NewsAlison Lomax18 May 2020Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Covid-19, Mental Health, Well-being, #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Coronavirus Response Update

Following the latest developments and government advice on the Coronavirus pandemic, HWDT have taken the difficult decision to cancel our public activities until the end of June.

In the News, Events & Outreach, SilurianMorven Summers1 April 2020silurian, coronavirus, coronavirus response, operations, update, cancelled activities, Cancellations, cancelled surveys, cancelled expeditions, cancelled events, Covid 19

News & Social Feeds