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Today marks the launch of our Hebridean Marine Mammal Atlas. In this first edition, we present an overview of the visual sightings data collected from 15 years of survey effort on board the dedicated research vessel, Silurian, from 2003 to 2017.
Read MoreDuring the survey we encountered four different species of marine mammals, including a sighting of 25 pilot whales! This was truly a special encounter for everyone on board and even though we have had reports of pilot whales this was the first ever time they have been encountered from Silurian in its 16 years of surveying!
Read MoreDespite some challenging conditions, we covered an impressive 290 nautical miles, encountering seven species of marine mammals. Harbour porpoise were the most commonly sighted species with 25 encounters of 47 individuals. Common dolphins came in second, with over 70 individuals seen!
Read MoreA huge thank you to the dedicated and passionate Outreach and Research Volunteers who joined our team for six months, to support our engagement and research projects.
Read MoreHere on the West Coast of Scotland, we're also seeing first-hand the devastating effects of our marine life. In 2015, our crew had a distressing encounter with a minke whale where it’s rostrum was caught in a plastic packing strap. Read more below about what we have done to help tackle the plastic problem, and how you can get involved with our work.
Read MoreHWDT is delighted to announce a new corporate partnership with Hebrides Cruises
Read MoreNew research published today in the journal Science, led by Aarhus University in Denmark, predicts more than half of the world’s killer whale (orca) populations face collapse due to the effects of invisible toxic pollutants called PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls).
Read MoreMore HWDT staff members join BDMLRs voluntary network of marine mammal medics - dedicated to the rescue and well-being of all marine animals in distress around the UK.
Read MoreHWDT is delighted to announce a new corporate partnership with Glengorm Castle on the Isle of Mull
Read MoreThe final instalment of Ardnamurchan Whale Tales - the weekly blog from Craig Mackie, our Ardnamurchan Lighthouse volunteer.
Read MoreLast week, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust sailed Silurian, their bespoke whale and dolphin research vessel, to the islands on the edge of the Atlantic, taking a break from surveying for a special education visit to the Isle of Lewis. Read on to find out how the week went.
Read MoreThe third instalment of Ardnamurchan Lighthouse volunteer Craig’s weekly blog from his placement at the Hebridean Whale Trail site
Read MoreA team of intrepid explorers plan to undertake a sponsored hike to the summit of Ben Nevis this October, raising money for HWDT! Chris Sharples, who volunteered for HWDT in 2017, will undertake the challenge on 6th October 2018 along with friends Calum Branstone, Will Neal, and Kieran Wragg. Graham Hill, an experienced mountain leader who has generously offered to be their guide, completes the team.
Read MoreFollowing a consultation led by recently-appointed Gaelic Development Intern Kenny Rankin, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust has adopted an official Gaelic name, part of an exciting step towards incorporating Gaelic into the Trust’s work at every level. Read about how the Trust are set to launch their new Gaelic Education Programme here.
Read MoreFollowing a consultation led by recently-appointed Gaelic Development Intern Kenny Rankin, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust has adopted an official Gaelic name, part of an exciting step towards incorporating Gaelic into the Trust’s work at every level.
Read MoreYou may have seen in the news this weekend reports of sunfish in Scottish waters. Reports of sunfish at this time of year are not in fact unusual, with similar numbers of sightings reported last summer. Check out some cool facts about these incredible ocean wanderers here, and if you're lucky enough to spot a sunfish, don't forget to report your sightings via WhaleTrack!
Read MoreArdnamurchan Lighthouse volunteer Craig recounts his exciting week exploring the area, and the amazing sightings from his watches.
Read MoreRead our first guest article from Jenni Hume at Have You Got the Bottle? - a campaign towards a deposit return system in Scotland to reduce our plastic waste, and find out how you can get involved.
Read MoreDuring the survey we encountered seven species of marine mammals, as well as several basking sharks. When crossing the sea of the Hebrideas we even sighted all seven species in ONE DAY, including over 200 common dolphins, a breaching white-beaked dolphin and some juvenile bottlenose dolphins!
Read MoreLook out for our Whale Track updates, which will come into effect from today, 29th August 2018.
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