Join us on board our research yacht, Silurian, as we depart from Tobermory (on the Isle of Mull) to monitor the rich Hebridean seas. This unique eco-tourism expedition is like no other in the UK; explore the wilds of the Hebrides, have some awesome wildlife experiences, make fantastic friends and join a community of people getting directly involved in the conservation of whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks.

Our Teen Research Expeditions provide a fantastic experience for younger environmentalists, with participants gaining the fundamental skills required to build a career in marine conservation. The protocol during our Teen Research Expeditions is exactly the same as the Cetacean Monitoring Programme, however, there will be more staff provision to offer additional insight and support.  

This teen research expedition falls in the middle of our field season so we will be monitoring for both resident populations alongside seasonal visitors.

With rendezvous in Tobermory, this survey will allow for the exploration of seas around the Southern Hebrides (Islay, Jura, Colonsay, Gigha), the Argyll Islands (Mull, Coll and Tiree) and the Small Isles (Muck, Eigg, Canna and Rum).

Summer in the Hebrides is an awe inspiring time. The daylight hours are long and nature takes full advantage of this with creatures foraging to feed their young and lay down fat stores for the winter months ahead.