With the massive military exercise, Joint Warrior, underway in the Hebrides, we are asking the public to be vigilant and report their sightings

Silurian, SightingsMorven Summers2 April 2019joint warrior, Joint Warrior, Military exercises, Ministry of Defense, survey, sightings, whale, whale track, dolphin, threats, porpoise, silurian

One of our longest running volunteers joins us for the March winter survey

Our last winter survey departed last week with a special volunteer on board. Andy Tait is one of our longest running and dedicated volunteers and has been working with the trust for 25 years! During the survey we saw harbour porpoise, grey and common seals and even a common dolphin!

Silurian, Survey SummariesRebecca Dudley1 April 2019Silurian, volunteer holidays, whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, survey, Scotland, Hebrides, cetaceans

HWDT on Blue Planet UK

Feeling inspired by Blue Planet UK? Join us on board in 2019 and contribute directly to conservation. Conservation is driven by people and we need you.

SilurianMorven Summers26 March 2019ecotourism, volunteers, volunteer holidays, volunteer, volunteernow, silurian, expedition, teen team, teen research expedition, gain experience, monitoring expedition, survey, marine wildlife, marine conservation

HWDT Celebrates 25th Birthday!

Established on 15th March 1994, today marks the celebration of 25 years of HWDT

Lauren Hartny-Mills15 March 2019Hebridean Whale and Dolphin TrustHWDT, birthday, 25 years old, Tobermory, isle of mull, research, education, celebration

First all-female crew run February winter survey

An all-female crew have delivered a dedicated monitoring survey on Silurian for the first time! With the help of five volunteers, they scanned the waters around Mull during our second winter survey.

Silurian, Survey SummariesRebecca Dudley13 March 2019Silurian, volunteer holidays, whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, survey, Scotland, Hebrides, cetaceans

John Coe and Aquarius are back in the Hebrides!

The familiar fins of John Coe and Aquarius were spotted by Aaron Mclean near Canna on Thursday! Last seen on the east coast in January, we are delighted John Coe has returned home to the west coast.

In the NewsLauren Hartny-Mills12 March 2019whales, dolphins, Hebridean Marine Mammal Atlas, Hotspot, basking sharks, porpoise, research, silurian

HWDT Celebrates World Book Day

In line with World Book Day, we are celebrating the publication of our own ‘book’ - the Hebridean Marine Mammal Atlas

In the NewsLauren Hartny-Mills7 March 2019whales, dolphins, Hebridean Marine Mammal Atlas, Hotspot, basking sharks, porpoise, research, silurian

Winter Survey Summary: January

Our first ever survey in January marked the launch of our new multiyear programme of dedicated monitoring surveys during the winter months, providing critical year-round data for the first time in our history.

Silurian, Survey SummariesRebecca Dudley18 February 2019Silurian, volunteer holidays, whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, survey, Scotland, Hebrides, cetaceans

HWDT completes first winter survey in Hebridean seas

For the first time in HWDT’s history, Silurian, our research yacht has started conducting surveys during the winter months.

Cuvier’s beaked whale live strands on Mull

Read the latest updates from the Cuvier’s beaked whale stranding on Mull over Hogmanay.

Science & Research, SightingsMorven Summers25 January 2019stranding, cuviers, beaked whale, SMASS, BDMLR, HWDT

Sea-Changers support HWDT's research programme

HWDT are delighted to announce new support from Sea-Changers for our data collection and research work

Rebecca Dudley9 January 2019

Silurian Survey Round Up: July-October

Check out all the updates from the second half of our survey season this year, including the first ever sightings of pilot whales from Silurian!

Silurian, SightingsRebecca Dudley21 December 2018silurian, survey, dolphins, volunteers, volunteernow, marine wildlife, marine conservation, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, scotland, killer whale

12 tips for an Ocean Friendly Christmas

This festive season you can make just a few wee changes to your celebrations, making a big impact on our seas. Some of our team have got together to share our favourite tips to make your Christmas more ocean friendly.

Morven Summers19 December 2018plastic, plastic free, christmas, ocean friendly, eco, eco gifts

HWDT Welcomes Familiar Face as Winter Acoustic Research Assistant

We are delighted to welcome Lynsey Bland to the team this winter as our Acoustic Research Assistant to help process our valuable acoustic data. Lynsey is a familiar face at the trust having volunteered and worked with us many times over the years.

Lauren Hartny-Mills14 December 2018

HWDT Welcomes New Photo-ID Volunteer

This winter we have a new face here in the team! Michael will be with us for six months over the winter working alongside our science team, helping to go through the photographs that have been captured this season, identifying individual animals and updating our photo-identification databases and catalogues.

Morven Summers5 December 2018

HWDT's Big Give Christmas Challenge 2018

Our Hebridean Marine Explorers programme brings marine science to life, championing our vitally important Hebridean seas and encouraging outdoor and hands-on learning. The programme comprises school visits, field trips and floating classroom sessions and all donations made through the Big Give Christmas Challenge will contribute to this project in 2019.

Guest User27 November 2018

HWDT joins call for a Scottish Environment Act

Today one of our Trustee’s, Denis Molison, attended the campaign launch for the #FightforScotlandsNature campaign, spearheaded by Scottish Environment LINK. HWDT are one of 35 charities backing the campaign. Read Denis’ take on this important campaign below:

Guest Articles, In the NewsMorven Summers13 November 2018Brexit, EU, Fight for Scotlands Nature, Campaign, ScotLINK, Scottish Environment LINK, whales, dolphins, Trustee

Inspiring Ullapool’s Future Scientists and Sailors

As part of the Coigach and Assynt Living Landscape Partnership Scheme’s Marine Project, five local teens joined HWDT on board Silurian to see what living at sea and researching whales and dolphins is all about. Find out from their perspective how they got on…

Silurian, Survey SummariesCaroline Willis5 November 2018silurian, survey, dolphins, volunteers, volunteernow, marine wildlife, marine conservation, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, scotland, work experience, porpoise, sailing, youth trip, breakingdownbarriers

Survey Summary: Teen Research Expedition 3

The last survey of 2018 - our third and final Teen Research Expedition, covering waters around Wester Ross and up to Lochinver. This trip really proves that volunteering on board Silurian, is about much more than spotting a few dolphins!

Silurian, Survey SummariesCaroline Willis2 November 2018silurian, survey, dolphins, volunteers, volunteernow, marine wildlife, marine conservation, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, scotland, teen team, teen research expedition, work experience, porpoise, sailing, sailing holiday

Survey Summary: HWDT 13

During the survey we had some amazing sightings of several species of cetacean, encountering white-beaked dolphins, common dolphins, minke whales and harbour porpoise. We also had some incredible skies, including an amazing display of the northern lights, accompanied by shooting stars.

Silurian, Survey SummariesRebecca Dudley23 October 2018Silurian, volunteer holidays, whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, survey, Scotland, Hebrides, cetaceans

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