Join us along with North Wales Rural Crimes Team and the RSPB to spread the word on Operation Seabird, an initiative designed to address wildlife disturbance on our coastlines. Come along to say hi and to learn all about the marine code and how to have memorable yet safe encounters with marine wildlife!
We be back up at John O'Groats for Orca Watch. With the help of volunteers, we aim to collect as much data as possible on the whales, dolphins and porpoises in the waters around Caithness and North Sutherland, Orkney and Shetland, over a ten-day period. To find out more, look for Orca Watch under the Get Involved menu.
Join us for our monthly public land watch at 📍Point Lynas, Anglesey📍
Our last public landwatch was a great success, and we are looking forward to the next! You are welcome to join for the full 3 hour survey or whenever within that time frame.
Please note that this event is weather dependent, any changes to times or cancellations will be posted on our social medias ☀️🌧
Talks will be presented by orca and cetacean enthusiasts from around the UK! The Sea Watch Foundation team will also be presenting a roundup of Orca Watch 2023. This will be presented online and in person. Caitlin Harris- Wind farms and cetaceans Julia Sutherland - Killer whale predation Leonie Lepple - Scottish Orcas Robin Petch- Killer whales Milly Revill Hayward- RSPB Coastal birds Dr. Erich Hoyt- From Orcas to MPAs and IMMAs
Alongside the RSPB we are hosting a citizen science event at Dunnet Head where we will bring together different organisations for a day to learn how you can get involved with each of them!
Our Scottish Officer, Craig Mackie, will talk you through how to take the perfect Photo ID images and will teach you how we match these to existing catalogues
To celebrate Orca Watch 2024 we will be hosting an exciting online event that brings together renowned experts in orcas and other cetaceans. We are thrilled to introduce our lineup of speakers: Dr. Filipa Samarra- Icelandic orcas Prof. Sascha Hooker- Marine human-wildlife interactions Dr. Denise Risch - Passive acoustics for long-term monitoring of protected species: current results and future directions Siobhán Moran- The West Coast Community of Killer Whales – A Crisis in Conservation Dr. Deborah Giles- Southern resident killer whales Dr Anna McGregor- Whale locomotion & cost of movement Dr. Ruth Estaban- Orcas of the Iberian Peninsula, an endangered subpopulation interacting with vessels This event serves as a global platform, bringing together passionate individuals from around the world to share their scientific knowledge and experience. Tickets are a donation, which will go towards supporting our conservation work. Meet the Speakers:
This is a great opportunity for young people to connect with like minded individuals and will allow them to learn all about how landwatches are conducted
An online event bringing together young marine biologists from around the UK to share their experiences and research projects!
As a part of Welsh Nature Week we will be hosting a Guided Dolphin Spotting Coastal Walk and Landwatch leaving from our New Quay base, travelling up the coastal path where we will stop for an hour to keep our eyes on the sea! You will be able to learn all about our local wildlife, with a focus on the iconic Cardigan Bay bottlenose dolphins, from our team of marine scientists. Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Dogs are also permitted but we do recommend that you check if it is going to be too warm for them, please also ensure that all dogs are kept on a lead. Reserve your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-coastal-dolphin-spotting-walk-and-landwatch-tickets-936405914297?aff=oddtdtcreator
Each year we invite members of the public to take part in our annual citizen science event – National Whale and Dolphin Watch. Watches and surveys will be taking place across the country to create a ‘snapshot’ view of what can be seen in our UK coastal waters. The data collected during this event will enable us to develop an idea of the distribution of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the UK. This event is a great opportunity for everyone to become involved in the research which goes into understanding and protecting these magnificent creatures. Keep an eye out for events happening near you! Please note that these dates are provisional and may be subject to change.
Enjoy a morning of marine mammal themed sand sculptures at Aberffraw Beach! This event is family-friendly and a fun way to spend some time at the beach while learning about the marine mammals that can be seen in the area.
