Discover more about HWDT’s new digital resources for schools, based around our acclaimed ‘Floating Classroom’ workshops.
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The final acoustic survey of the season monitored Joint warrior, Europe’s largest military exercise, to help us understand the impact these activities have on cetaceans in the Hebrides.
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Join Tierney and Katie as they undertake a cycling adventure in the west of Scotland, visiting as many Hebridean Whale Trail sites as possible
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Five different species of cetaceans were recorded on our third acoustic survey in some spectacular encounters!
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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.
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Tomorrow marks the beginning of Joint Warrior, a UK led NATO military exercise. This latest exercise runs 4th - 15th October 2020. Unusual behaviour has been documented historically and this year there are additional concerns due to the presence of five northern bottlenose whales, known to be in the area as Joint Warrior begins.
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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.
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Good news! The Scottish Government has announced the designation of a new Deep-Sea Marine Reserve off the west coast of Scotland.
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With the support of our members, animal sponsors, donors, funders, corporate partners and volunteers we are beginning to navigate our way towards our new normal. Your support has been vital to keeping our charity afloat in 2020 and enabling us to restart our work. Thank you.
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Common dolphins were out in force as Silurian completed the second acoustic survey, with 1024 individuals recorded over 41 sightings!
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Staff and Trustees at HWDT would like to offer our warmest condolences to the Fairbairns family, on hearing of the passing of Richard Fairbairns.
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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.
Silurian is back on the water collecting acoustic data on the whales, dolphins, and porpoises in our seas. On the first survey we covered an impressive 637 nautical miles and collected over 105 hours of acoustic recordings!
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Three of your most-loved minke whales have returned to the Hebrides this month, highlighting how important the region is for these wonderful whales who migrate to feed in the rich waters off Scotland’s west coast during the summer months.
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A massive thank you to everyone who donated to our Crowdfunder, thanks to you we have resumed our vital data collection programme on board our research vessel, Silurian.
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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.
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In August 2021, James Armour will attempt to be the first person ever to swim and run the entire length of the Outer Isles, with a target of £10,000 to raise for the Trust. Learn more about his mega challenge
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We are amazed by all the incredible sightings you folks have been having recently. See our 10 top tips for how to have the best marine wildlife encounters, whilst keeping the welfare of these amazing animals at the forefront of our minds.
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Explore the amazing sightings reported during this years National Whale and Dolphin Watch event.
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You are invited to take part in a national event, to watch the water for our amazing marine life. We need your help to get a snapshot of whales, dolphins, porpoise and basking sharks across the west coast of Scotland.
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