Links

There are many sites on the Internet, which are devoted to cetacean and marine issues, and many organisations working within these sectors now have a web presence. Starting here will be a list of those sites (by no means definitive!), so feel free to see what they have to offer.

The Sea Mammal Research Unit SMRU
The mission of the SMRU is to carry out research into the biology of upper trophic level predators in the oceans and, through this, to provide support to the Natural Environment Research Council so that it can carry out its statutory duty to advise Government in the UK about the management of seal populations.

Sea Fari
Devoted to the appreciation of whales and other marine life around the west coast of Scotland, with a particular focus on the seas around the South end of the Isle of Skye.

Oceania
The Oceania Project is a Not-for-profit, Research and Education organisation dedicated to Raising Awareness about Cetacea (Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises) and the Ocean Environment.

Profauma
a non-profit NGO formed by professional and non-professional honorary volunteers interested in the conservation and rehabilitation of sea animals, and in sharing scientific investigation.

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
providing all sorts of information on whales, dolphins and porpoises.

ECS (European Cetacean Society)
aims to promote and co-ordinate the scientific study and conservation of cetaceans as well as to gather and disseminate information to members and the general public.

Pronaturaleza
Peru's leading national NGO for Nature Conservation, has initiated a dolphin monitoring and photo-identification program along Peru's central coast and is about to begin similar research projects on coastal dolphins in the National Reserve of Paracas and Amazon River Dolphins in the National Reserve of Pacaya Samiria

Cetacea
the world's whales, dolphins and porpoises, all on one site

Sea Britan 2005
take a fresh look at the sea

BDMLR
British Divers Marine Life Rescue website

Western Isles Sailing Exploration
Website of the Western Isles Sailing & Exploration Company

National Aquarium
The National Marine Aquarium remains Britain's foremost aquarium and in the six years it has been open it has attracted over two million visitors through its doors and thousands of enquiries by letter, telephone, fax and email.

Ascobans
The Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic and North Seas (ASCOBANS) was concluded in 1991 under the auspices of the Convention on Migratory Species and entered into force in 1994.

WWF - UK
WWF UK research centre for marine and coastal ecosytems.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is a partner in the coalition of The Wildlife Trusts, 47 local Trusts throughout the UK, which form the leading charitable conservation body exclusively dedicated to wildlife.

The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts partnership is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to all wildlife.

Organisation Cetacea ORCA
Organisation Cetacea (ORCA) is a registered charity that promotes the conservation of the marine environment through research, partnership and education and provides a forum for the enjoyment of whales, dolphins, seabirds and other marine life.

The Deep
An environmental and educational charity dedicated to understanding and protecting the world's oceans

Maryport Aquarium
The Lake District Coast Aquarium, attracts high praise and repeat visits.

Marine Connection
The Marine Connection is a UK based charity committed to working internationally for the welfare, conservation and protection of dolphins and whales.

WDCS
The global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment

IFAW
The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to improve animal welfare, prevent animal cruelty and abuse, protect wildlife and provide animal rescue around the world.

Cardigan Bay SAC
This website provides information about the wildlife and habitats of the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation, how the site is being managed, and how you can play a vital role in helping us to conserve it for the future.

Friends of Moray Firth
Formed in 1991, The Friends of the Moray Firth Dolphins is group to provide opportunities for watching and learning more about the dolphins

Shetland Marine Mammal Group
Shetland Sea Mammal Group was established in 1993 to try and encourage an interest in whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and other sea mammals in Shetland waters.

Durlston Project
Durlston Marine Project is a community based marine research and education programme, based at Durlston Country Park, near Swanage.

RSPCA
Since its humble beginning in 1824 - as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - the RSPCA has worked tirelessly to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals.

CRRU
Dedicated to the understanding, welfare, conservation and protection of cetaceans (whales dolphins and porpoises) in Scotland and the marine environment in which they live.

European Cetacean Bycatch Campaign
If you believe that it is wrong for the slaughter to continue, then you may want to become part of the campaign to stop these unnecessary deaths.

Biscay Dolphin Research Program
Marinelife is a Charitable Limited Company established to co-ordinate and develop a growing portfolio of global research and monitoring projects. Through these we aim to further the conservation of the wildlife of coasts and oceans through scientific investigation and educational activities.

Dolphin Care UK
We aim to achieve better conservation of dolphins in the seas around Britain by involving the public in the monitoring of populations and the threats they face, and by the regular production of material to educate, inform and lobby for better environmental protection.

Gower Marine Mammal Project
The Gower Marine Mammals Project aims to promote greater awareness and understanding of the marine mammals that are found in the seas around South Wales.

Whale Watchers
An information resource for the increasing number of people with an interest in watching cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises).

Devon Mammal Group
The Devon Mammal Group was aims to further the conservation of mammals within the county and further afield.

Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch
The Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch provides a permanent record of cetacean sightings around the Isle of Man. It works in collaboration with the Manx Wildlife Trust and the Sea Watch Foundation of the UK.

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is dedicated to the conservation and better understanding of whales, dolphins and porpoise in Irish Waters, and co-ordinates the all-Irish cetacean sighting and stranding scheme.

Stonehaven Dolphin Research (SDR)
SDR is a web site to appeal to all ages its educational brings awareness to the public. Based on the land and sea surveys research information such as sightings pictures video footage. To work in association and along side SWF to help the preservation of all cetaceans

WhaleQuest
Your Chance to WIN a TRIP on a WHALE RESEARCH VESSEL! This competition is part of a project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to raise public awareness and interest in research done at the University of St Andrews to improve methods of assessing wildlife populations.

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Cardigan Bay Cruises
We offer you a chance to observe the elegance of many Cetaceans (Dolphins and Whales) in their natural habitat as well as the chance to take in the breathtaking views from Cardigan Bay and see so many other types of marine wildlife, including many different breed of birds, seals and even occasionally the elusive turtles!

Environmentjob.co.uk
Environmentjob.co.uk is the UK's no.1 website for jobs courses and events in the environmental sector.

Pure Chesil: The sound of the sea
Combines the calming and melodic sound of the waves and the soothing drag of the pebbles-allowing you to reach an almost hypnotic and regenerative state. A percentage of all CDs sold will be kindly donated to SWF

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