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The Scottish Entanglement Alliance have issued a report on the threat of entanglement to marine animals in Scottish waters. This cross-sector partnership has come together to better understand the scale, extent and impact. Only by working together can we tackle the issue effectively.
Read MoreSiobhan 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.
Read MoreCOP26 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….
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreWell-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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMuch 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.
Read MoreSuccessfully 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
Read MoreDue 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.
Read MoreThe Hebridean Whale Trail has won the Coasts and Waters award at the prestigious Nature of Scotland Awards 2020.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThree 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.
Read MoreGood news! The Scottish Government has announced the designation of a new Deep-Sea Marine Reserve off the west coast of Scotland.
Read MoreIt 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.
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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreJohn 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.
Read MoreIt’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.
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